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How do I treat for cigarette beetles in a restaurant?

Question: How do I treat for cigarette beetles in a restaurant?

ANSWER: You would not actually treat for them…that is use insecticides, you would have to figure out what they are infesting and then remove that material. This small, brown beetle is a commonly found around food storage areas. The grub stage can feed on a great variety of food materials, including spices, flour, noodles, bird seed, and tobacco.

picture of cigarette beetle
image of cigarette beetle

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