Professional Control of Food Storage Pests Since 2008

Expert Control for Pantry & Storage Pests

Finding small moths flying around your kitchen? Discovering beetles in flour or cereal? Seeing tiny holes in food packaging? Marriott Termite and Pest Control provides comprehensive control services for pantry and storage pests throughout Bucks County, Pennsylvania and Hunterdon County, New Jersey. We’ve been eliminating food storage pest problems in Doylestown, Flemington, Quakertown, Lambertville, and surrounding communities since 2008.

Pantry pests contaminate stored foods and can cause significant economic loss when infestations spread throughout food storage areas. These pests require specialized treatment approaches that focus on sanitation, elimination of infested materials, and prevention of re-infestation.

Pantry & Storage Pests We Control

Indian Meal Moths

Small moths whose larvae infest a wide variety of stored foods:

• Adult moths have distinctive copper and gray wing coloration
• Larvae create webbing in infested food products
• Feed on grains, cereals, nuts, dried fruits, and pet food
• Can spread rapidly throughout pantry and storage areas
• Often indicate contaminated food sources that require disposal

Grain Beetles

Small beetles that infest cereals, flour, and grain products:

• Saw-toothed grain beetles and merchant grain beetles are most common
• Very small (1/8 inch) brown beetles found in food products
• Can chew through packaging to access food sources
• Multiply rapidly in favorable conditions
• Often spread from infested products to clean foods

Pantry Weevils

Small snout beetles that infest grains, flour, and stored foods:

• Rice weevils and granary weevils are most problematic
• Adults have distinctive elongated snouts
• Larvae develop inside grain kernels and food products
• Can completely destroy stored grain and flour products
• Often brought in with contaminated food purchases

Powder Post Beetles

Wood-boring beetles that can infest wooden storage areas:

• Small beetles whose larvae bore into wood products
• Create fine, powdery sawdust (frass) from wood damage
• Can damage wooden shelving, cabinets, and storage containers
• Most active in spring and summer months
• Indicate moisture problems or untreated wood products

Our Comprehensive Pantry Pest Control Process

Thorough Inspection & Source Identification

• Complete inspection of all food storage areas
• Identification of infested products and contamination sources
• Assessment of storage conditions and vulnerability factors
• Location of breeding sites and harborage areas

Targeted Treatment & Sanitation

• Removal and disposal of infested food products
• Treatment of storage areas with appropriate products
• Deep cleaning and sanitation of affected areas
• Application of residual treatments to prevent re-infestation

Prevention & Monitoring

• Recommendations for proper food storage methods
• Installation of pheromone traps for ongoing monitoring
• Exclusion methods to prevent future introductions
• Regular follow-up inspections during vulnerable periods

Service Areas

We provide professional pantry pest control services throughout:

Bucks County, PA: Doylestown, Quakertown, Perkasie, New Hope, Yardley, Sellersville, Upper Black Eddy

Hunterdon County, NJ: Flemington, Lambertville, Stockton, Frenchtown, Milford, Titusville, Clinton

Why Choose Professional Pantry Pest Control?

Pantry pest control requires specialized knowledge of food safety and proper treatment methods. Our professional approach offers:

• Safe treatment methods that don’t contaminate food areas
• Proper identification of all infested materials
• Knowledge of pest biology and effective treatment timing
• Food storage recommendations to prevent re-infestation
• Follow-up monitoring to ensure complete elimination