Eliminating Drugstore Beetles from Pantry: Cleaning, Sealing, and Diatomaceous Earth

Step-by-Step Eradication

1. Remove all food; wipe shelves with soapy water; seal cracks with bathroom caulk.
2. Apply diatomaceous earth (fine powder, non-toxic) lightly on shelves (Hastings Garden Center carries it).
3. Seal all non-metal/glass containers in gallon Ziploc bags (cereal, rice, raisins, etc.).
4. After 1 week, check bags—discard infested. Repeat at 2 weeks.
5. New purchases must be bagged until confident beetles gone. Leave diatomaceous earth if not unsightly.