Stored-Product Insects
Stored-product insects cause enormous damage to grains, legumes and other food products.
General Information
Where They Appear
- Food warehouses and grain stores
- Food processing factories
- Supermarkets and grocery stores
- Home storage and kitchen cupboards
- Industrial food facilities
Key Characteristics
Key Characteristics
Stored-product insects cause enormous damage to grains, legumes and other food products.
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Main Species
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Health Risks
Main Species
Common Warehouse Worm
Plodia interpunctella
Wingspan 15–20 mmReddish-brown with silver-white detail
Attacks seeds, nuts, chocolate. Leaves webbing in food.
Tobacco Beetle
Lasioderma serricorne
2–3 mmBrown to reddish-brown
Small but destructive. Attacks tobacco, cocoa, legumes, pasta.
Rice Beetle
Rhyzopertha dominica
3 mmBrown
Penetrates hard seeds. Attacks rice, maize, barley.
Health Risks
Contamination and destruction of stored food
Economic losses for food businesses
Allergic reactions from insect residue
Reduction in the nutritional value of products
Important Note
If you have a stored-product insect problem, contact professionals immediately for safe and effective treatment.
Prevention Measures
Regular warehouse inspections for signs of insects
Maintain cleanliness and remove residue
Seal cracks and openings
Use pheromone traps for early detection
Proper storage in airtight containers
Temperature and humidity control
Expert Tip
Prevention is always more effective and economical than treatment. Apply these measures regularly for the best results.
Professional Treatment
Fumigation for complete clearance
Application of approved insecticides
Biological methods friendly to the environment
Thermal processing of products
Systematic monitoring with traps
Why Choose Professionals?
- Approved and safe products
- Targeted and effective application
- Long-term protection and guarantee
- Safety for family and pets