Kingwood homes are prime real estate for pantry pests of all kinds. The good news is that there are ways you can keep these invading pests away from your food storage. Look forward to saying goodbye to these pantry pests.
To be effective at keeping your home pantry pest-free, you should address the root of the problem.
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What Causes Pantry Pests in Kingwood, TX?
Some pests are known for thriving in your pantry. One of the most prominent and hated stored food pests is the Pantry moth, or Indian meal moth. Pantry moths are about 1/2″ long, with grey and brown wings, and their larvae (maggots) LOVE to burrow in and feed on your grains, cereals, rice, oatmeal, seeds, nuts, and even pet food.
The larvae spin a sticky web as they burrow around in your food, getting ready to cocoon up for their pupal stage, before emerging as adult moths.
Cigarette beetles and Drugstore beetles are other pests you might find in your stored food. And that you want to get rid of!
How to Prevent Pantry Pest Infestations
How do you keep pantry pests out of your kitchen and pantry? There are some preventive things you can do to keep them out.
- Double check your food items before buying them. Check for unsealed openings or holes in the packaging. Closely check unpackaged foods for small pest eggs or wormy larvae.
- When you get home with your groceries, store them carefully, realizing that pantry pests can eat through cardboard and other packaging.. Store dried food (flour, sugar, oats, nuts, etc.) in tightly sealed glass containers. Keep your food storage shelves, walls, etc. wiped down thoroughly with hot, soapy vinegar water frequently.
- Seal up all potential entry points into your home, to help keep insects and other pests out. Make sure your screens are in good repair, as well as door sweeps and weatherproofing. Caulk or spackle up holes/gaps in your walls outside and screen off vents and utility/pipe entry points.
Don’t let pantry pests ruin and contaminate your stored food. Even with all your best preventive measures and clean kitchen and home, you may still find yourself dealing with pantry pests occasionally. Call our Kingwood, TX pest control experts today at 832-898-0190 or email us at [email protected], and we can help you save all sorts of money, stress, and time with our team of expert pest control professionals. Save your free time for your family and friends!
