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Drugstore beetles, scientifically known as Stegobium paniceum, are common household pests. They are small, about 2 to 3 millimeters in length, and are often found in pantries where they infest a variety of stored food products. While they are not known to bite humans, they can cause significant damage to stored food items by feeding on them.

Drugstore beetles have a preference for dry, organic materials, and they can infest a wide range of foodstuffs, including grains, cereals, spices, powdered milk, and even dried fruits and pet food. They are not harmful to humans in the sense of biting or transmitting diseases, but they can be a nuisance due to the damage they cause to food supplies.

To control drugstore beetles, it's important to keep your pantry clean and dry, and to store food items in sealed containers. If you suspect an infestation, you may need to discard infested items and consider using insecticides or other pest control methods.

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Drugstore Beetle Bites. Drugstore beetles do not bite, but they will chow down on your bread, flour, cereal, spices and pet food. The pest is the last thing you want to share your food with.read more >>