Most stored product pests fall under the category of moth or beetle. Common moths include the clothes moth and the Indian meal moth. Among the beetle family includes the cigarette beetle, the carpet beetle, and the drugstore beetle.
Stored products pests pose a nuisance to humans in various ways. They damage clothing and furniture and contaminate food. Stored product pests can easily penetrate packaging and can be found in kitchen cabinets. Typically, they feed on grains, dried fruits, spices, books, furniture, clothing, among other items in the home.