How to Keep Flour from Getting Wormy

Transfer flour or other product and store in air-tight containers as much as possible, or try to make sure that you properly seal packets., To completely keep moths out of the pantry, get rid of anything that is infested., Drop a few cloves or...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Transfer flour or other product and store in air-tight containers as much as possible

      The cardboard box that the product was purchased in, may not be the best container to keep the pests out.
  2. Step 2: or try to make sure that you properly seal packets.

      Don't throw into the compost or in the garden (as the pests will mature into moths and fly back in)
    - burn if possible or wrap in paper and spray bundles before putting in the garbage bin. ,,
  3. Step 3: To completely keep moths out of the pantry

  4. Step 4: get rid of anything that is infested.

  5. Step 5: Drop a few cloves or sprinkle Epsom salts in corners of cupboards or wardrobes to repel moths.

  6. Step 6: To keep weevils out of flour and stored grains

  7. Step 7: put a bay leaf in packet or container.

Detailed Guide

  The cardboard box that the product was purchased in, may not be the best container to keep the pests out.

  Don't throw into the compost or in the garden (as the pests will mature into moths and fly back in)
- burn if possible or wrap in paper and spray bundles before putting in the garbage bin. ,,

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