Most kitchen or pantry insect pests are:

Beetles and moths are commonly recognized as the most prevalent kitchen or pantry insect pests due to their direct association with food storage and contamination. Pantry pests, specifically, often include various species of beetles like the confused flour beetle, the drugstore beetle, and moths such as the Indian meal moth. These insects thrive in stored food products found in kitchens and pantries, where they can reproduce quickly and cause significant losses by infesting grains, cereals, nuts, spices, and dried fruits.

The life cycles of beetles and moths, including their larvae, can lead to contamination of food as they feed on these resources. In addition, their presence is often noticeable through webbing (in the case of moths) or small holes and fecal pellets (in the case of beetles) that can be observed in infested food products. Their adaptability and ability to often go unnoticed until damage has been done make them key pests within kitchen environments.