Subtitle: Oh, my dear friend, I know exactly the flutter of alarm that comes with spotting an unexpected little visitor in your kitchen!
Let me tell you about the first time I found pantry bugs in my kitchen.Download Reference Apps
I was in my late twenties, and I was reaching for a bag of flour. I noticed small, brown bugs crawling around the cabinet. I was horrified. I didn’t know what they were.
I did some research, and I learned that they were pantry beetles. I realized that I needed to take action.
The Most Common Kitchen Invaders
1. Pantry Beetles
What they look like. Small, brown beetles.
Where they hide. In dry food products.
The risk. They can contaminate food.
The takeaway. They are common pests.
The solution. Check your pantry.
2. Flour Beetles
What they look like. Small, reddish-brown beetles.
Where they hide. In flour and other grains.
The risk. They can contaminate food.
The takeaway. They are common pests.
The solution. Check your pantry.
3. Weevils
What they look like. Small, dark beetles with a long snout.
Where they hide. In grains and other dry foods.
The risk. They can contaminate food.
The takeaway. They are common pests.
The solution. Check your pantry.
4. Moths
What they look like. Small, grayish-brown moths.
Where they hide. In dry food products.
The risk. They can contaminate food.
The takeaway. They are common pests.
The solution. Check your pantry.
What to Do If You Find Pantry Bugs
