As you search through the pantry to begin your holiday baking, do you notice that some of your dried goods seem to have been tampered with? It’s not uncommon for pantry pests like meal moths, grain beetles and mice to find their way into your food storage spaces. That’s why it’s important to follow these five tips to keep the pantry pests at bay so your food stays safe.
1. Seal and secure all of your snacks and baking ingredients. Though the cardboard boxes and bags they came in might be convenient, they’ll do little to keep out hungry pantry pests. Transferring flour, sugar, pasta, cereal, and other boxed goods into sealable plastic or glass containers works best. Plus, it makes your pantry look clean and organized!
2. Keep an eye out for tampered with products. Often times pests are brought into the home by the very products that are purchased. As you shop for groceries make sure to examine all packaging for any signs of damage. If you suspect they’ve been tampered with leave them behind.
3. Incorporate bay leaves into your canisters. Pantry pests detest the scent of bay leaves, making them the perfect natural repellent. Sticking some bay leaves in small pouches within your pantry and even throwing a few leaves in with your dried goods can help keep pests away.
4. Detect and seal any cracks or crevices in the kitchen. The best way to prevent pests is to cut off their points of entry. Inspect your kitchen and pantry space for any small holes or cracks, fill them with wire mesh and Spackle them shut. That way, pests won’t be able to chew through and get in!
5. Clean the kitchen and pantry often. This means wiping down countertops, washing floors and even cleaning out kitchen shelves and cabinets. The cleaner your home is the less chance there is that it will attract pests.
While there are a wide variety of tips and trick to keep pests out, there are always a ton of ways for them to find their way in.
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