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Storage pests, such as moths and beetles, are a major threat in both commercial and residential settings, causing extensive damage to stored goods. These pests often infest food storage areas, warehouses, kitchens, and pantries, where they target dry food products like grains, cereals, and dried fruits. Pantry moths and beetles, such as the grain or flour beetle, can quickly spread throughout your inventory, leading to contamination, spoilage, and financial loss. In addition to food, storage pests can also damage non-food items, including fabrics, clothing, and furniture, with clothes moths being notorious for ruining natural fibers like wool and silk.
At Rentokil, we offer expert pest control solutions tailored to safeguard your products and storage spaces. Our expert team provides effective management strategies to prevent contamination and protect your goods from these destructive pests. Whether you’re a business or a homeowner, we help ensure your stored items remain safe and pest-free, providing peace of mind and protecting your investments from costly damage.
Pantry moths are commonly found in dry foods such as grains, cereals, flour, and dried fruits. Their larvae feed on these products, creating webbing that makes the infestation visible. Left unchecked, they can cause significant contamination and waste.
These small, reddish-brown beetles are notorious for infesting stored grains like rice, wheat, and corn. They burrow into the grains and leave behind holes, causing damage to the product and making it unfit for consumption.
Flour beetles are known for infesting flour, grains, and cereals, where they lay their eggs. The larvae hatch and feed on the product, contaminating it and rendering it unusable. Their rapid reproduction can lead to large-scale infestations.
Primarily infesting stored tobacco, tobacco moths can also target dried foods like herbs and spices. The larvae feed on these products, causing significant damage. Their webbing and feces also contaminate the infested goods.
Clothes moths infest natural fibers such as wool, silk, and cotton. The larvae feed on these materials, causing holes and irreparable damage to clothing, carpets, and upholstery. They thrive in dark, undisturbed areas like closets and attics.
Cigarette beetles are small, reddish-brown beetles that infest dried food products like spices, herbs, and dried fruits. They are particularly attracted to stored products in sealed packages, where they feed and reproduce, leading to contamination.
These beetles are commonly found in dried food products such as cereals, grains, and dried fruits. They are easily recognised by their characteristic saw-like projections on the thorax and can spread quickly through food supplies, causing significant damage.
Booklice are typically found in humid environments and feed on mold, which makes them a concern in areas with high moisture. They infest stored books, papers, and even food products, particularly in damp storage conditions, causing damage and contamination.
Dried fruit beetles are small beetles that infest dried fruits such as raisins, figs, and dates. They feed on the fruit and reproduce rapidly, causing contamination and spoilage. Infestations can spread quickly, ruining large quantities of stored dried fruit.
Rentokil's stored product pest removal procedure targets pests in food storage areas, ensuring the protection of your products. Our specialists use safe and effective methods to eliminate pests and prevent future infestations.
We carry out a comprehensive survey of your sites to assess existing pest problems, future risks, health and safety hazards specific to your environment
We work with you to develop an integrated pest management program, bespoke to your production
Ensuring a clean, safe environment post pest infestation
Protecting your home and family from stored product pests year-round is essential for maintaining a clean, safe environment. Rentokil’s Year-Round Home Protection offers a range of pest control solutions designed to keep your home free from infestations all year long. Whether you need a one-time treatment or an ongoing monthly subscription, our services are tailored to fit your needs, providing peace of mind and continuous protection.
With Rentokil, you can rest easy knowing that your home is shielded from the risks of stored product pests like moths, beetles, and weevils. Our expert team ensures proactive pest management, helping to prevent damage to food, fabrics, and other stored items, no matter the season. Enjoy the convenience of year-round protection and a pest-free home with Rentokil.
Rentokil’s local stored product pest control experts are dedicated to protecting your home and business from harmful infestations. With tailored solutions and rapid response times, we ensure your stored goods remain safe and pest-free year-round.
Commercial pest control for stored products is crucial for businesses looking to protect both their inventory and their reputation. Stored product pests can cause significant damage to goods, contaminating food and non-food items, which not only leads to financial losses but also jeopardizes the health and safety of employees and customers. Rentokil’s expert pest control services offer tailored solutions to prevent and eliminate infestations, ensuring a pest-free environment. Through regular inspections and proactive treatments, we help businesses maintain a clean, hygienic workplace while safeguarding against potential damage caused by stored product pests.
Signs of an infestation include holes in packaging, webbing around food items, small larvae or adult insects in food storage areas, and visible droppings or debris. If you notice any of these signs, it's important to act quickly to prevent further damage.
To prevent infestations, store food in airtight containers, regularly inspect stored goods for signs of pests, and maintain a clean, dry environment in your storage areas. It's also helpful to rotate stock and dispose of old or damaged products promptly.
Yes, stored product pests can contaminate food with their larvae, feces, and webbing, which may pose health risks, including foodborne illness and allergic reactions. Proper pest management is essential to minimise these risks.
Rentokil offers professional pest control solutions tailored to businesses and homes dealing with stored product pests. Our team conducts thorough inspections, provides preventive measures, and offers ongoing monitoring to ensure your products remain pest-free year-round.