Insect of the Month: Phorid Fly (Flies of the family Phoridae)
The Phorid Fly is a common pest in homes, restaurants, bars, industrial kitchens, and even restrooms because this insect feeds and thrives in the organic material (gunk) that builds in pipes, drains, and food sources such as fruits and vegetables.
The Rewards and Risks of Using Clothes Dryers to Combat Clothes Moths on Wool
If you own a wool sweater, then you’ve likely heard the advice to never, under any circumstances, put it in the dryer or it will never fit you again. While this is generally good advice in protecting the longevity of your beloved garments, sometimes there are greater threats posed by sneaky insect invaders such as the dreaded clothes moth, and the pros of a tumble through the dryer may just outweigh the cons.
The Grey Silverfish: An existing pest in North America and a spreading problem in Europe
The grey silverfish, Ctenolepisma longicaudatum, AKA “longtail silverfish” seems to be getting a lot more attention these days around the globe.
Cicadas are Coming!
In 2024, two distinct cicada broods, Brood XIII and Brood XIX, will simultaneously emerge—an occurrence not witnessed since 1803. Brood XIII, on a 17-year cycle, and Brood XIX, on a 13-year cycle, represent rare instances of synchronized emergence, highlighting an unusual event in the life cycle of periodical cicadas.
Product of the Month: All Beetle Trap Kit with RTU Gel Cartridge (IL-2750)
This All Beetle Trap Kit includes complete three-part All Beetle traps and multi-species beetle and moth attractants in a pheromone gel to monitor for the presence of food-infesting insects.
Insect of the Month: Red Flour Beetle (Tribolium castaneum)
Red Flour Beetles are primarily pests of flour, but also feed on processed beans, nuts, spices, chocolate, and pharmaceuticals. Both adults and larvae cause damage.
New Dirty Dozen Poster Now Available - Enhance Your Pest Management Efforts Today
Insects Limited is excited to announce the release of our newly updated Dirty Dozen Poster, now available for purchase on our online store! Click to view…
Product of the Month - PTL Multi-Species Kit (IL-408-10)
PTL represents the Plodia/Trogoderma/Lasioderma insects. The PTL Multi-Species Kit (IL-408-10) features the Insect Limited’s signature pheromone Bullet Lures™ that attract the most common pests of dried goods: Indian Meal Moth (Plodia interpunctella), Mediterranean Flour Moths (Ephestia kuehniella), Almond Moth (Ephestia cautella), Tobacco Moths (Ephestia elutella) and other food moth species; Trogoderma food beetles such as the Warehouse beetle, (Trogoderma variabile), Khapra beetle, (Trogoderma granarium) as well as (Trogoderma glabrum) and (Trogoderma inclusum); and also the Cigarette beetle (Lasioderma serricorne) species with a controlled release of pheromone over 3 months.
Insect of the Month: Almond Moth (Ephestia cautella)
Almond moth damage occurs during the larval phase. Granular frass the size of ground pepper can be found in food materials such as nuts, dried fruits, cereals and processed foods containing nuts or seeds and made from wheat, rice, or corn.
From Cuisine to Collections – Restaurant and Food Sales inside Museums Can Introduce Pest Insects into Collections
Museums are sanctuaries of culture and history, housing priceless collections that convey the tale of our cultural history. While these institutions strive to provide an immersive experience for visitors, an unexpected threat lurks within the very spaces designed to…
Insects Limited Expands Its Reach
It is an exciting time at Insects Limited. Click to view the newest development with our company, Insects Limited…
Product of the Month - All Beetle AA Carpet Beetle Kit (IL-2110)
This All Beetle AA Carpet Beetle Kit includes 10 or 100 (select your quantity) complete All Beetle traps, 10 or 100 dermestid attractant lures, 10 pheromone Bullet Lures™ for Varied Carpet Beetles (Anthrenus verbasci), and Black Carpet Beetle, (Attagenus unicolor), as well as a glue board specifically designed to fit the All Beetle trap removable tray.
Insect of the Month: Black Carpet Beetle (Attagenus unicolor)
Black Carpet Beetles are commonly found in processed foods such as, spices, biscuits, meal, four, seeds, and dog food, but can also attack horn, untreated hides, wool, hair, silk, and dead insects. The black carpet beetle is a common household pest.
Only larvae cause damage to plant or animal products or textiles. The presence of cast skins is usually apparent. Holes and frayed fibers in textiles also may be present.
Product of the Month - Clothes Moth Bullet Lure (IL-123)
The set of Clothes Moth Bullet Lures™ (IL-123) features Insect Limited’s signature pheromone Bullet Lures™ that attract three separate species of clothes moth with a controlled release of pheromone over 3 months. Male clothes moths are attracted to the lure and are readily stuck in the glue when paired with a sticky trap trapping system.
Brown-Dotted Clothes Moth (Niditinea fuscella)
Only Brown-Dotted Clothes Moth larvae cause damage. Larvae feed on dried animal and plant material, most often in bird nests and poultry houses, and infrequently on cloth and fiber products.
Product of the Month - All Beetle Trap with Gel Attractant (IL-2700)
The All Beetle Trap Kit with gel includes complete All Beetle traps and multi species beetle and moth attractants to monitor for the presence of food infesting insects.
Insects Limited’s 2023 Recap
The reason this company exists is to make the world a better place by helping to protect its food and cherished belongings from damage by insect pests. Read about the year we had in 2023…
Insect of the Month: Confused Flour Beetle (Tribolium confusum)
Heavy infestations of flour by confused flour beetles may cause the product to turn greyish or mold prematurely. This insect can also give a citronella-like smell and taste from its scent glands to the material infested.
Insects Limited’s Work on the Red-Legged Ham Beetle
About 3 years ago if you were a pest control professional or food manufacturing sanitarian, and you identified an insect as a Red-Legged Ham Beetle, you were probably squinting your eyes and scratching your head in disbelief. Fast forward to 2023, and you probably wonder why they have taken a foothold in some of your locations.