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How to Get Rid of Cigarette Beetles/Tobacco Beetles (4 Easy Steps)

https://bit.ly/cigarette-beetle-control Click the link to learn how to get rid of cigarette beetles and shop the professional-grade products featured in this video! Shop for Pyrid Aerosol here! https://bit.ly/36wc9oN Shop for Flex 10-10 here! https://bit.ly/3lvlCD0 Shop for Pro Pest Pantry Moth & Beetle Traps here! https://bit.ly/3lwHpdl *** Want to skip ahead? Introduction: 0:00 How to Identify Cigarette Beetles: 0:32 How to Inspect for Cigarette Beetles: 1:23 How to Treat for Cigarette Beetles: 2:15 How to Prevent Cigarette Beetles: 5:44 *** Cigarette beetles are small insects that grow to be between 2 to 3 millimeters in length. Their stout, cylindrical bodies are dark brown in color, and like most beetles, they have elytra that protect their wings when at rest. Cigarette beetles look very similar to another pantry pest, the drugstore beetle. These two insects can look nearly identical since they’re both so small. One way to distinguish between the two is to look at their antennae. Cigarette beetles have saw-like antennae with many segments, while drugstore beetles have larger club-like antennae with three distinct segments. To confirm cigarette beetle activity, look in and around your pantry or where packaged foods are stored. You may see a few beetles wandering the shelves, but focus on finding the source of your infestation. Like its name suggests, the cigarette beetle is known to infest tobacco products, but it can also be found in flour, grains, cereals, and dried foods. Be sure to also check any drawers and shelving for cracks & crevices cigarette beetles can hide in. Additionally, cigarette beetles are also known to infect non-food products like potpourri, prescription drugs, and even books. You may want to check where these products are stored if you suspect a widespread infestation. Take note of which products are infested and where you’ve seen beetles, as you’ll use this information to direct your treatment. Before starting your treatment, you need to clear out your pantry. Start by throwing out boxed and bagged foodstuffs. That sounds excessive, but if you’ve found at least one infested package, odds are there are cigarette beetles in your other packaged foods. Next, vacuum all cracks and crevices in your pantry shelving. If your shelving is adjustable, clean out the peg holes with a toothpick and vacuum. Wipe down the pantry shelves with water to clean up any food residue. Do not use any strong cleaners or bleach, as these will keep pests away from the pesticides you’ll soon apply. Once you’ve cleared and cleaned your pantry, you’ll need to use insecticides labeled to treat cigarette beetles like Pyrid Aerosol and Flex 10-10, then use traps like Pro-Pest Pantry Moth & Beetle Traps to catch straggling beetles and monitor for future potential infestations. Employ these tips to prevent infestations in the future: If you can, buy only about a week or two’s worth of food at a time. Try not to overstock your pantry shelves, because the longer something sits there, the more susceptible it becomes to infestation. When buying dry foods at the grocery store, take a look at the packaging. If you can see the product, try to look for any cigarette beetles, larvae, or other pests. If you see any holes, rips, tears, or other openings, that’s an obvious indicator to pass that item up. When storing food, it is best to keep it in tight-fitting or sealed containers. Put cereals, grains, and flour in containers that can be tightly air-sealed. Finally, keep up with regular pesticide applications to ensure protection throughout the year. Continue to apply Flex 10-10 every 30 days, and be sure to check traps regularly, replacing them every 3 months. Click the link to learn how to get rid of midges and shop the professional-grade products featured in this video! https://bit.ly/cigarette-beetle-control Thanks for watching! #diypestcontrol #solutionspestandlawn #storedpantrypests