Buchi (1991) tested the efficacy of fenoxycarb against Liposcelis bostrychophilus. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
Note added 28 February 2009: A few days ago the creature got a more definite identification: Liposcelis bostrychophila. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-05-01] Reference
BUCHI, R. (1991) Effects of the two IGRs methoprene and fenoxycarb on Liposcelis bostrychophilus and Acarus silo.pp. 491 -496. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 10] Reference
Unfortunately, it does not control all pests and is unsuitable for control of Callosobruchus maculatus, Liposcelis bostrychophilus and Sitophilus spp. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
At 4 ppm, fenoxycarb almost completely inhibited the formation of adult L. bostrychophilus (94% reduction in numbers of adults) for up to 8 weeks although super-nymphs were produced In Switzerland. where the investigation was conducted, fenoxycarb was regarded as a promising control agent against Liposcelis spp. in granaries. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 7] Reference
Yours look like something from Liposcelidae, perhaps Liposcelis sp?. From Wordnik.com. [Is it an isopteran? Is it a zorapteran? It's a psocopteran!] Reference
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