Question
I have noticed these strange looking bug in my home.
They are like a very tiny creamy beige beetle shape about 1/2 mm in size an doesn't seem to have any antennas just looks solid, i have found them in my kitchen in my flour on the floor they are a proper pest , no matter how much i sweep or wash the floor they are always around in cupboards ect.
I live in Dorset SW England PLEASE!! can you help me to identify these NASTY!! little beasts, THANKS!!

Answer
Elena,

These sound like grain mites, also called mold mites. These tiny mites feed on fungi (mold) so are very common in grain storage warehouses especially if the grain is allowed to become damp and moldy. They are also common in homes where, again, conditions are damp and moldy. The mites are harmless but they may indicate a moisture problem such as a leaky pipe, etc. You should inspect for moisture/mold and repair whatever is causing the dampness. Once the moisture problem is solved the mites will go away without further treatment. Here's a link to an article about mites in general http://www.livingwithbugs.com/mites.html and a drawing of a grain mite.

Jack DeAngelis, PhD
Extension Entomologist (ret.)
My website about home and garden pests: http://www.livingwithbugs.com