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Date Posted: 20:45:15 08/22/00 Tue
Author: mark
Subject: Re: "cabinet" moths
In reply to: JJ 's message, ""cabinet" moths" on 20:43:44 08/22/00 Tue

Welcome JJ!

First thing I'd suggest is DON'T SPRAY NUTHIN! Better to eliminate pests at their source and bank the savings.

1) Storing food and grains in airtight containers is the way to go. You lock out ALL pests, keep your food fresher/longer, and eliminate waste.

2) Buy organic and in bulk... you get to to see you're getting the best stuff, eliminate excessive packaging at it's source.

3) If you've got critters, inspect all packages. Get rid of any with bugs, webs, frass, or anything out of the ordinary. Putting stuff in the freezer for a couple days usually works - a great way to insure the stuff that looks good, is good. Any "bad stuff" should be seal will in plastic bag and let them simmer in the sun to keep things from spreading.

4) Vacuum and wipe clean all shelves and cracks... seal all crevices... make sure pantry doors seal well

5) You can use glue boards or sticky traps to catch any returning pests... but my favorites are the insect eating plants, like the Venus flytrap.

good luck JJ, let us know...

Mark

> I'm looking for ideas for getting rid of/preventing
> those pesky moths that like to eat dry goods:
> crackers, wheat products, grains, etc. Does anyone
> have a solution? We've got a really bad case of them
> this year......
>
> Thank you! JJ

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