Pantries
Dedicated food storage rooms or closets with shelving for dry goods, canned items, and packaged foods.
Critical PriorityWhy Pests Are Found Here
Concentrated food sources, packages provide harborage, often undisturbed for long periods, dry environment.
Inspection Tips
Inspect all packages for damage and holes, check shelves and corners, look for webbing, examine containers, rotate stock regularly.
Associated Pests
14 pests commonly found in this location
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Category |
|---|---|---|
| German Cockroach | Blattella germanica | Cockroaches |
| House Mouse | Mus musculus | Rodents |
| Pharaoh Ant | Monomorium pharaonis | Ants |
| Argentine Ant | Linepithema humile | Ants |
| Indian Meal Moth | Plodia interpunctella | Stored Product Pests |
| Mediterranean Flour Moth | Ephestia kuehniella | Stored Product Pests |
| Cigarette Beetle | Lasioderma serricorne | Stored Product Pests |
| Drugstore Beetle | Stegobium paniceum | Stored Product Pests |
| Confused Flour Beetle | Tribolium confusum | Stored Product Pests |
| Red Flour Beetle | Tribolium castaneum | Stored Product Pests |
| Sawtoothed Grain Beetle | Oryzaephilus surinamensis | Stored Product Pests |
| Rice Weevil | Sitophilus oryzae | Stored Product Pests |
| Granary Weevil | Sitophilus granarius | Stored Product Pests |
| Larder Beetle | Dermestes lardarius | Stored Product Pests |
Important Disclaimer: The information provided in this knowledge base is for educational and reference purposes only. Pest management professionals should always consult current product labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), manufacturer instructions, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations as the definitive source of truth. Product formulations, application methods, safety requirements, and regulations may change over time. This information may be out of date and should not replace professional judgment, proper training, or required licensing and certifications.