Food Pests – Identify the Source Early

Food pests are most commonly discovered in kitchens or storage areas. A typical sign is a small beetle on a shelf or a moth inside a dry food cupboard. A single sighting does not yet reveal the extent of the situation, but the source should be identified promptly.

Across the Uusimaa region, we regularly work in properties where the issue began with a single contaminated package. Most food pests spread through dry goods and can reproduce unnoticed when products are stored for extended periods.

Below you will find the most common food pests along with further information and appropriate control measures.

Confused flour beetle

Investigation and control of infestations in stored dry goods.

Indian meal moth

Assessment and control of moth infestations in dry storage.

rice weevils

Source identification and control in grain products.

Larder beetle

Control linked to fat- and protein-rich stored products.

Simply removing visible insects rarely resolves the issue. The key is locating the contaminated product, assessing the extent of the infestation and reviewing storage conditions. A professional evaluation is based on accurate species identification and assessment of the risk of spread – not just a single observation.

Suspect food pests? Contact us and we will assess the situation and clearly explain the appropriate next steps.