Home-stored product entomology

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Home-stored product entomology is the study of insects that infest foodstuffs stored in the home. It deals with the prevention, detection and eradication of pests. ^{[citation needed]}

This field is related to forensic entomology, as consumers who find contaminated products may choose to take legal action against the producers. Suitably qualified entomologists are likely to be able to determine the identity of contaminant species, even when no insects are found and the only evidence of infestation is the resulting damage. They should also be able to determine whether the foodstuff was contaminated before or after purchase, to determine whether the producer (rather than the consumer) is at fault.^{[citation needed]}