The Pantry Beetle can wreak Havoc on your well stocked Pantry
Having a well stocked pantry can attract the Pantry Beetle and Pantry bugs. Nothing can destroy a nicely planned meal by finding that your most important ingredient is infested with Pantry Beetles.
I have found the Indian Meal Moth in my corn meal just as I was about to fry some fish. Of course the package was not properly sealed and I found out that a moth could lay as many as 200 larvae. I recently found out that there are about 9 types of common moths and beetles. It's bad enough you have to deal with ants and other critters sometimes. Use pantry bug traps if necessary and take a look at the chart below. If contamination is found of course dispose of the contaminated product. Clean the area properly and possibly spray with a pesticide. You definitely need to move any food products in this area before doing so. Remember to always use airtight containers or canisters for future purchases to keep your food safe.
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