{"id":534,"date":"2014-03-03T09:22:54","date_gmt":"2014-03-03T01:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.antipest.com.my\/apblog\/?p=534"},"modified":"2014-03-03T09:22:54","modified_gmt":"2014-03-03T01:22:54","slug":"drugstore-beetles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antipest.com.my\/apblog\/drugstore-beetles\/","title":{"rendered":"Drugstore beetles"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You might wonder why this particular beetle is named by a store that sells pharmaceutical products.\u00a0 It acquired its name as it can be found infesting prescription drugs.\u00a0 However, these nasty beetles do not only eat drugs but also stored products such as seeds, dry mixes, spices, flour products, bread, dried herbs and grains which contaminate them.\u00a0 That is not only it.\u00a0 They feed on leather, wool, tin, aluminium and the book bindings too.\u00a0 That is just simply horrible.<\/p>\n

Luckily, they do not harm humans or pets.\u00a0 Nevertheless, they can be rather difficult to control as they can infest a wide range of products.<\/p>\n

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Drugstore beetles are tiny, brown insects that are around 1\/8 inches long and are oval in shape.\u00a0 They can be identified by their 3-segmented club antennae and their wing covers have rows of pits.\u00a0 They live worldwide but are mainly found in countries with warmer climates.<\/p>\n

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Controlling drugstore beetles can be a tiring ordeal.\u00a0 The main thing is to locate the source of infestation but this can be quite difficult.\u00a0 Once you have found infested products, dump them into thick plastic bags and throw them away.\u00a0\u00a0 Items that you are unsure of should be placed in your freezer for a few days to kill them off.<\/p>\n

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As drugstore beetles are usually found in humid places, using a dehumidifier in infested areas is a good idea.\u00a0 Any cracks or openings that are infested can be dealt with a vacuum cleaner too.\u00a0 Insecticides can also be used but make sure to carefully follow the instructions on the label.<\/p>\n

To prevent re-infestation, always shop carefully and inspect food products that you are about to purchase and bring into your home.\u00a0 Store food items in airtight metal, plastic or glass containers.\u00a0 Make sure no exposed food is left around the house and clean your pantry regularly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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