I don't think these are the bugs you're talking about but I found some little black ant like bugs crawling in my pantry every since my mother came to live with me. Think it might have come with her pantry stuff. They seem to like the same stuff as mentioned here.......flour, sugar, cereal and even pudding items. I put my pasta in the fridge or freezer when it comes home from the store as well as my sugar and flour. Haven't had problems during the winter but just found a few the other day so they're back. Will try the bay leaf suggestion as I'm always looking for non-toxic ways as I have kitties and one is my problem child.............always into stuff she shouldn't be.