Stored Product Insects

There are many types of stored product insects (SPIs) and some of the most common types are often found damaging and contaminating raw materials used in food at home or businesses. Across the world, storage insects damage up to 12% of grain production every year. Some common foods infested by it are grains, cereals, dried fruits and seeds. These little pests can easily seep through the small gaps between your packaged products. 

These pests are health hazard to both homes and businesses like food processing plants, restaurants and stores. They can cause enormous economic losses through their damage and contamination of food products. These damages can happen from the moment the grains are harvested all the way to consumers serving them as meal.  

Identifying and removing the source of the infestation is a critical part of effectively controlling these pests. In particular, businesses like food processing or food storage can greatly benefit from an ongoing professional integrated pest management programme for effective and long term protection against grain beetles.