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Is this a pantry bug? #768397

Asked August 20, 2021, 10:26 PM EDT

I've been seeing this almost daily on my bathroom sink by the faucet. They are tiny. It's always just one. I have no idea where it could be coming from. 

Bronx County New York

Expert Response

Hello! I sent your question and photo to the two entomologists in our office and they thought it was a type of grain beetle, which is a common household pest that can be found in pantries. However, these beetles are usually more of a nuisance--since you are only seeing one at a time, there is no need for any chemical control.

If you have any further questions, please just email me back.

Thanks,
Sharon Gripp
Sharon I Gripp Editor Penn State Pesticide Education Program Replied August 23, 2021, 4:15 PM EDT

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