Signs of stored product pests

The financial loss from contaminated and damaged goods can be devastating to your business. This is why it is crucial to be able to identify the earliest signs of a stored product insect problem to enable a quick solution and a guaranteed control measure that prevents re-infestation. Stored product pests can live in dried products such as:

• Stored grain
• Dried fruits
• Milled and processed cereal products
• Sweets
• Cheese
• Meat and any other dried food
• Dry ginger
• Dried fish

If you have questions about a possible stored product pest infestation, contact the experts at Rentokil online today.

How to identify pests in food

Common signs of stored product pests (SPIs) include:

• Damage to store product
• Live or dead insects (small beetles and moths), larvae, pupae or silk webbing on food storage bins and shelves
• Larvae or webbing on the outside of packets or bags
• Holes in packets or bags of product
• Larvae, pupae or silk webbing in cracks and crevices around shelves or on machinery
• Larvae, pupae or silk webbing in food spillages
• Larvae, pupae or silk webbing on beams and window sills
• Indications of the pests in insects traps or rodent stations

Have you spotted any of these signs?

If you are worried about stored grain insects, a professional service can help to get rid of pests in food effectively.

At Rentokil, we have unmatched experience in protecting food clients. We take a three-phase approach that provides rigorous protection for your business. The three steps include:

1. Reducing the probability of stored product pests entering the premises.
2. Regular vigilant inspections and monitoring.
3. Control using approved pesticides to prevent, manage and eliminate pests.

Call us today at 1-855-633-6260 to find out how our professional solutions can help to keep your business safe from stored product pests.