Don’t let these pests ruin your foodand appetite.
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Bugs are an inevitable part of life, but few are as frustrating as pantry moths.
Here’s what the experts say about pantry moths and how to prevent them.
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What Are Pantry Moths?
The most common species of the pantry month is the Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella).
“Any container that is thicker than 3 millimeters will keep them out.
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Regularly vacuum the pantry, ensuring there is no organic debris left behind,” says Baggio-Deibler.
“Be sure to dispose of vacuum bag contents immediately after use to avoid re-infestations from happening.”
Also, seal cracks and crevices in food storage areas to prevent harborage, she says.
Dont just leave the discarded food in your kitchen garbage can, thoughtake it outside.
Try Installing Traps
Wang suggests installing pheromone-based traps to catch the moths.
This can easily and inexpensively solve the problem.
Its ideal to do this before you purchase food and bring it home.
This can prevent more challenging problems in the long run.
