Cigarette Beetles in Southwest Florida
Cigarette beetles are small brown beetles that infest a surprising range of stored products: dried herbs, spices, flour, pet food, dried flowers, and even books. They are one of the most common pantry pest complaints in Southwest Florida kitchens.
How to Identify Cigarette Beetles
Look for these specific characteristics before treatment.
- About 2-3mm long, oval, reddish-brown with a humped appearance
- Holds its head and prothorax bent downward, giving a humpbacked look
- Found in spice racks, pet food bags, dried flour, and cornmeal
- Adults fly readily and are attracted to light
- Larvae leave silken cocoons inside infested products
Why Cigarette Beetles Are a Problem
A single infested package of spice or pet food can seed beetles throughout an entire pantry. They contaminate food, damage books and natural fiber products, and are difficult to eliminate without finding and discarding every infested source.
How We Treat Cigarette Beetles
We inspect the entire pantry to identify all infested products, which must be discarded. Crack and crevice treatment targets harborage in shelving. Pheromone traps monitor for any adults that emerge post-treatment. Airtight container recommendations prevent recurrence.
Every treatment plan is tailored to your property and pest pressure. Jason does a full assessment before recommending an approach.
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(239) 317-5326Cigarette Beetles Treatment Across Southwest Florida
We serve homeowners throughout Lee and Collier counties.
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SW Florida Pest Authority
WANTED
Cigarette Beetles
a.k.a. Lasioderma serricorne, The Pantry Bandit
- 1.Infesting spice racks, flour, pet food, dried herbs, and even books
- 2.Spreading from one package to every item in a pantry within weeks
- 3.Hiding larvae inside individual food products, invisible until emergence
- 4.Surviving inside sealed containers if the infestation shipped with the product
Reward
A pantry you can trust
Contact SW Florida Pest Authority
(239) 317-5326
Dealing with cigarette beetles? Call us today.
Jason has been eliminating cigarette beetles from Southwest Florida homes for over 20 years. Same-day assessments available.