Silverfish and firebrats are placed in the order Thysanura which is considered one of the most primitive of the living insect orders.

There are four species considered common in North America; the Firebrat (Thermobia domestica), the Common Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina), the Gray or Longtailed Silverfish (Ctenolepisma longicaudata), and the Four-Lined Silverfish (Ctenolepisma quadriseriata).

Black carpet beetles can be a serious pest of wool carpets and rugs but can also be a pest of dried food goods. Pheromone monitors can assist in locating the feeding sources of this pest so control can be achieved. Keys to identifying the larvae and adults as well as an explanation of their life history and feeding habits are covered in this video by entomologist Patrick Kelley.

Black Carpet Beetle kits feature Insect Limited’s signature pheromone Bullet Lures™ that attract Black Carpet Beetle adult males with a controlled release of pheromone over a 3-month period.

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.

The Food Moth kit features Insect Limited’s signature pheromone Bullet Lures™ that attract multiple species of food moths with a controlled release of pheromone over 3 months.

Fruit flies progress from egg, through several larval instars, to pupa and then to adult in as little as 10 days. Males initiate courtship rituals after picking up short-range pheromones from females. Adult fruit flies can live up to 40 days.

The GreenWay Fruit Fly Kit (IL-1520-12) features the Insect Limited’s custom attractant for common fruit flies. It has been designed to capture red-eyed fruit flies but will also capture dark-eyed fruit flies.

Fruit flies feed primarily on moist, decaying, organic food items including fruits, vegetables and other fermenting liquids.

Fruit fly infestations can be identified by numerous adult insects flying around a food source or from the maggots infesting decaying food. In heavy fruit fly infestations, pupae can be found some distance from the food source when the larvae migrate away to find a dry, dark, and safe place to pupate.

Following the theme this month in the video featured below, entomologist Patrick Kelley discusses the detailed life cycle of the warehouse beetle from egg to adult.

Red-Legged Ham Beetle kits feature Insect Limited’s signature pheromone lures that use a pheromone mixed into a food attractant to draw in Red-Legged Ham Beetle, Necrobia rufipes over a 3-month period.

Signs of Red-Legged Ham Beetle infestation are white silken cocoons on infested food items, cracks/crevices, and fibrous or furry textiles such as meaty dog treats, tennis balls, and wooden furniture. Red-legged ham beetles eat many meat based products, similar in moisture to beef jerky. Click to view..

Following the theme this month in the video featured below, entomologist Patrick Kelley discusses the detailed life cycle of the warehouse beetle from egg to adult.

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.

Warehouse beetles occur in all life stages in warm buildings, throughout the year with two or three generations occurring each year. Females mate within one day of emerging from the pupa. Five to sixty eggs are deposited near a food site. Larvae will molt 5 or 6 times before pupating.