Weavils in my pantry, uughh

[Halex]

Just cleaned out my pantry & got rid of all the weavils & everything that was open that had a clip on it rather than in tupperware.

Anything I can do to stop them returning.

They even got into some wrapped lollies that cp was given at a party.

I have thrown out so much stuff, a real waste

 

[Yvette]

Bay leaves help get rid of something 

[mcmich]

Yep, bay leaves are for weavils.

[Halex]

Great I have 9 trees, just stick some branches in?

[mcmich]

Umm, just the leaves Hally. I've only ever used dried ones.

[CreamPuff63]

Freeze flours, nuts, rice etc - thise that they love - at least 2 hours prior to opening the pkt for first time. This apparently kills the eggs before they've hatched.

Buy the pantry moth traps and keep them in the cupboard. I'm  not sure about bay leaves being a deterrent.

I keep my nuts and seeds in the fridge, and what do you know there is not much space to put food   along with all those sauces and jars that say refrigerate after opening.

[*suzanne*]

I use the dry ones too always have some scattered in my pantry and haven't had any weevils to date

[Halex]

Thanks everyone, just ct down 4 branches, will put them in yes.

Yes cream puff, nuts, grains, flour, etc, such a waste

Next time at shops might buy pantry moth stuff too.


I know I am going to need a 4th fridge can just see dh double roll his eyes.
 

[mcmich]

I want to put the bar fridge in the laundry to keep all of the nuts, seeds condiments etc, so they don't take up my main fridge space.

[Mama Fergie]

I would use the pantry moth traps as well Hally just to be sure. It's such a big job and a waste f good food and valuable time 

[Halex]

I will, have to e tomorrw, pick up in 30 mins & I have boys over.

[goldfish]

We've had a battle with pantry moths over the last couple of months - traps and freezing stuff was all I could do.  Have just invested in a small bar size freezer - just four drawers - but worth it's weight in gold!!

[CreamPuff63]

Just imagine if you didn't cook you wouldn't have a problem 

[deedub]

Where do you get pantry moth traps? The supermarket? I get moths flying around too but they can't get into anything (I hope).

[goldfish]

I get mine from the supermarkets, CP - 2 to a packet I think - not cheap but worth it for me!