What kind of bugs get in boxes food and kitchen cabinets?
There are several types of bugs that can infest boxed food and kitchen cabinets, including:
- Pantry moths: Also called Indian meal moths, these small brown or gray moths lay their eggs in food products such as flour, cereal, pasta, and dried fruits. The larvae, known as webbing clothes moths, feed on these foods and spin silken webs around them.
- Grain weevils: Small, brown or black beetles that infest grains, cereals, and other dry food products.
- Rice weevils: Similar in appearance to grain weevils, but infest uncooked rice and other packaged food items made of grains
- Flour beetles: Small, reddish-brown beetles that are found in flour, cereal, and other grain products.
- Cigarette beetles: Small, brown or black beetles that are found in a variety of food products, including spices, dried fruits, and pet food.
- Drugstore beetles: Similar in appearance to cigarette beetles, but are primarily found in spices and other seasonings.
- Spider beetles: Small, brown or black beetles that are found in a variety of food products, including dried fruit, nuts, and chocolate.
- Ants: Ants can contaminate food by crawling through it and leaving behind trails of scent that attract other ants. They are particularly attracted to sweet and sugary foods.
- Cockroaches: Cockroaches can contaminate food by crawling through it and leaving behind bacteria that can cause foodborne illnesses. They are particularly attracted to moist and sugary foods.
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