cigarette bugs in house How to identify and get rid of beetles Cigarette Beetles | Pest Identification

Products should be inspected carefully

You'll often find cigarette beetles in pantries, kitchens, and storage areas where dried food, pet food, or tobacco products are kept

In commercial operations pheromone traps can be used to determine where infestations are located and when aerosol applications of pesticides may be needed

The products should not be stored in a garage any structure attached to a home

Adult female cigarette beetles lay between 10 and 100 eggs on food sources

The length of the cigarette beetle lifespan depends on environmental factors like temperature and humidity and access to a consistent food source