Prevent Pests From Pigging Out In Your Pantry
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Keep Pests Out of Your Pantry
Overview
No one wants to find beetles, moths, or worms in their kitchen. Unfortunately, these pests often find your pantry to be the perfect place to settle in and feast.
Understanding Pantry Pests
Many homeowners are unaware that despite their efforts to maintain a clean kitchen, pests could already be thriving in stored food items. Known as "stored product pests" or "occasional invaders," they include over 300 species such as beetles, moths, worms, and weevils. These pests can infest virtually any kitchen item, given enough time.
Common Targets
Pantry pests are drawn to both whole and processed grains like flour, meal, and rice. However, they can also invade dried fruits, spices, chocolate, and even decorative plant arrangements. Infestations often start with infested store-bought foods or from pests entering from outside, attracted by improperly sealed food.
How They Invade
Frank Meek, an entomologist and technical director at Orkin, explains that pests can gnaw through cereal boxes and packaging to access food. Sometimes, they get lucky if food isn't sealed tightly enough.
Health Considerations
While these pests usually aren't dangerous, they can cause health issues through allergens found in cockroaches, mites, and meal moths.
Prevention Tips
To keep pantry pests at bay, follow these steps:
- Seal Food Properly: Use airtight containers to keep pests out. Remember, some pests can chew through paper.
- Regular Inspections: Check storage areas frequently with a flashlight to inspect dark corners.
- Maintain Cleanliness: Regularly clean shelves and floors with a vacuum to remove crumbs.
If pests persist despite your efforts, consider contacting a licensed pest control company to help protect your pantry effectively.
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