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Pantry and Stored Food Pests

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Other Contacts: Johnalyn Gordon


Release Date: 2/13/2022

Reviewed At: 2/4/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-ig095-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

This document provides an overview of pantry and stored food pests, detailing their biology, common species, and control methods. These pests, including flour beetles, grain moths, and weevils, infest various food items and can cause significant economic losses. The document emphasizes the importance of proper storage, regular inspections, and hygiene to prevent infestations. Control methods include discarding infested items, using heat or cold treatments, and applying insecticides. It highlights the need for thorough cleaning and sealing of food containers to manage and prevent pest problems effectively.

About this Publication

This document is ENY-213, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 1996. Revised April 2003, July 2011, October 2013, and February 2022. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Koehler, P. G. (1999). Pantry and Stored Food Pests. EDIS, 1999. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ig095-1999

Authors

P. Koehler
P. Koehler

professor emeritus, Department of Entomology and Nematology

Wai-Han Chan
Wai-Han Chan

alumnus (M.S., 2010), Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville FL 32611
UF Thesis

Contacts

Johnalyn Gordon
Johnalyn Gordon
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, urban entomology, Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL

Publication #ENY-213

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