CIGARETTE AND DRUGSTORE BEETLES
Identification
- An oval shape that is light brown
- The drugstore beetle has an antenna that is clubbed with three elongated and broadened segments at the tips
- Cigarette beetles don’t have distinct groover and their antennal segments are saw-like
Environment
- Infestations usually happened in an item that has long since passed its expiration
- They prefer tobacco, pet food, spices, and any packaged food
Threats
- Can go unnoticed for some time
Treatment
- Fumigation
- Close inspection for any signs of damage on incoming shipments and packages
- Integrated Pest Management
