Thimna MatikaDespite the best cleaning tips and products, weevils can still enter your home, particularly in kitchen pantry areas where dry goods like flour or rice are stored.
Weevils are tiny beetles subfamily measuring less than 6 millimeters. They are mainly herbivores and infest dry food, especially those in cardboard and paper packaging.
How to identify weevils
Food weevils can be found by examining food and packaging for them and for any sign of infestation like small holes, dust, or webbing. Adult weevils are small, dark brown to black-colored beetles with a large snout and are typically found in dry foods like grains, flour, and nuts.
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How to get rid of weevils
As much as they are harmless to humans and animals, they are pesky and may cause an infestation before you know it.
To kill weevils, it’s essential to respond quickly because they can destroy food and cause allergies in some people. Though it’s better to attempt to avoid weevils, it’s not always possible. Though it’s not hard to get rid of weevils, the process can take a long time and be tiresome. It’s thus important to act on the problem early enough to avoid future infestations.
Here are some tips to follow:
- Throw away any infested food
- Get rid of excess food packaging, such as cardboard boxes
- After getting rid of the affected foods, you’ll want to deep clean your pantry.
- Wipe the shelves with hot, soapy water.
- Clean any unaffected items, such as cans or containers, before returning them to the pantry.
Weevils are tiny insects that can spread through your pantry and grow inside essential dry foods. Acting quickly and maintaining a clean, well-organized pantry are your best defenses against an infestation.
Follow these simple steps and protect your dry goods, save yourself the hassle of repeated clean-ups, and keep your kitchen weevil-free.
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