Tiny Beetles at Daughter's Window: Stored Product Beetles, Not Health Threat

Hundreds of tiny beetles at a 2nd-story window with screen, attracted to light — likely drugstore beetles (Stegobium paniceum) or cigarette beetles (Lasioderma serricorne). Too large to come through intact screen; they're emerging from inside.

Source

• Infested stored food: cereal, pet food, spices, nuts, dried fruit, birdseed, medications.
• Check pantry, kitchen, garage — even unopened packages.

Action

1. Deep clean pantry. Discard infested. Freeze borderline 4 days.
2. Vacuum windowsill, track, screen.
3. Store kept goods airtight.
4. Monitor with pheromone traps (optional).

See beetle guide. No health risk. They don't bite, sting, or spread disease.