When it comes to beetles, there are over 250,000 species that can thrive in almost any conceivable habitat. From swimming in pond scum to living under rocks or in animal manure, moths are quite numerous, as well, and eat our clothing, carpeting, and food. In fact, in most Third World countries, stored product pests are the main culprits for food shortages. With poor grain management techniques, sometimes as much as 50% of stored grains become unusable due to a grain pest. Even in America, we throw away perhaps 10% of all food products due to these insects alone. It would be impossible to list and describe all of the species you may encounter, so we’ll just concentrate on the stored product pest you’re most likely to see, and what you can do to eliminate them from your home.
