Damage by Pantry Pests

Once they have entered the home they can multiply and spread to other uninfected products causing contamination.

The contaminants consist of live insects, cocoons, webbing, feces, caste skins, dead carcasses, and in some cases bacterial decay.

Many of these pests are able to enter packages through extremely tiny holes or openings.

Many are capable of chewing through packaging. They also can survive in any cracks or joints in the cupboards or pantry.

There are a number of insects which may infest stored food products in our homes. They lower food quality and can render food unfit to eat.

Additionally, as an infestation matures and the food materials and containers break down other organisms may be attracted causing a secondary infestation of other insects, bacteria, or rodents.