Although A. diaperinus is not considered of major economic
importance to whole grains, it does occur commonly
on products already damaged by other biological agents,
especially molds. However, it is of considerable importance
in the poultry business as an avian disease vector, and
there are human health risks associated with exposure to
A. diaperinus. Poor community relations can also develop
with, costly litigation when adults fly en masse to the
artificial lights at private residences from beetle-infested
manure (Hinchey 1997).