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Why are There Moths in my South Portland Kitchen?

DATE POSTED: February 26, 2020

The northeastern United States is famous for a great many things. One of those things, unfortunately, is the Indian meal moth. The Indian meal moth is one of the more common species of moths, particularly in the northeastern part of the United States.

a sawtoothed grain beetle crawling throughout a pantry of lentils

Spotting A Grain Beetle Problem In Your Worcester Cupboards

DATE POSTED: February 10, 2020

Ever heard of a saw-toothed grain beetle? Chances are, you haven’t. These tiny pests like to reside in your cupboard, living and breeding inside your food. Spotting these pests is incredibly difficult due to their size, and their eggs are even harder to find. They are so tiny that they look like a grain of rice.

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How to Prevent Stored Product Pest Invasions During the Summer Months

DATE POSTED: July 29, 2019

Finding the larvae of Indian meal moths or saw-toothed grain beetles in your favorite cereal probably isn't on your summer agenda. Despite what you want, however, this is a scenario that happens in South Portland homes every year. These disgusting insects are not known to cause health issues or spread bacteria. But adult pantry pests lay their eggs in food items which can contaminate entire…

a red and golden indian meal moth crawling up the wall pf a food pantry in a new england home

Is Your New England Pantry Protected For The Summer?

DATE POSTED: June 19, 2019

With summer comes the inevitable presence of bugs. Indian meal moths and grain beetles can infest New England kitchens and pantries. This can happen because of moisture getting into food products, bird seed sitting around too long, or you might even be bringing them home from the grocery store.

Problems Stored Product Pests Bring To South Portland Pantries

DATE POSTED: January 31, 2019

There is nothing worse than preparing for a day of cooking and baking, only to find bugs hidden in the food that has been stored in your kitchen or pantry.

Two Common Pests Invading New England Pantries This Fall

DATE POSTED: October 10, 2018

Some of the worst invasions of pests include the ones that involve your stored foods. Opening up a package to find bugs crawling around inside can be a quick way to make one lose their appetite!

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