Ugh! pantry moths!
#31
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Rocky Mountains
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We had an infestation a few years ago. After cleaning out all the cupboards and throwing out a lot of stuff, they still came back. Bought the moth traps and they have really helped. Think I will try the bay leaves--any thing to get rid of bugs of any kind. I have been in the grocery stores and see the moths flying around. It is no wonder we can't get rid of them.
#32
I made sure to wash down the inside of my cabinets with vinegar and water, after cleaning them out, the last time I had moths and that seemed to do the trick. Knock on wood. I hate those little boogers.
#35
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Corpus Christi, Tx.
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All my dry goods, cereals and rice and flour are in large storage bags, jars and Tupperware-like containers. We also buy dog food in large bags. That goes into a large storage bin. DH has the holes sealed so rodents and bugs can't get in. I take photos of these purchases. That way I know when and where I bought all these goods.
#36
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Corpus Christi, Tx.
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If I see a bunch of bugs hanging around in a certain area in a store, I notify the manager right away. Once a manager poo pooed be about it. Told him I'd call the board of health and notify the "HOME OFFICE". It's a large chain here in Texas. I did both and they replied they had been notified of the issue.
#38
I bought dried beans at a bulk store and put them in a mason jar in the pantry. When I went to use them, the jar was full of moths- into the garbage jar and all. I detest bugs of any kind, lucky they are rare in my house- just spiders in the corners sometimes. YUK. I do buy large bags of flour and keep it in a sealed container in the pantry- maybe I should buy some more bay leaves just to be sure.
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