FLOUR/GRAIN MITE INFESTATION – FEATHERSTONE, WAKEFIELD
This morning we attended a domestic property in the Featherstone area of Wakefield following reports of tiny insects spreading throughout the kitchen and across multiple food items.
Upon inspection, this was identified as a flour/grain mite infestation which had originated from contaminated dog treats stored within the property.
With the recent warmer weather and heatwave conditions, breeding cycles for flour mites can rapidly increase, often doubling or even tripling in a short period of time due to the heat and humidity.
We have now carried out a professional fogging treatment throughout the affected areas and removed all contaminated food sources, including the dog treats responsible for the infestation.
This is another reminder of how quickly stored product pests can spread during warmer months if contaminated items are left within kitchens or cupboards.
