larder beetles, pest control

Larder Beetles: Identification, Control Tips, and How to Protect Your Food and Home

Larder Beetles (Dermestes lardarius): Identification, Risks, and Control Larder beetles (Dermestes lardarius) are one of the most common and destructive stored-product pests found in homes, restaurants, food warehouses, and even museums. Their name comes from the word “larder,” an old term for a food storage room. True to their name, these beetles feed on stored […]