PANTRY PESTS AND THE PROBLEMS THEY CAUSE

MERCHANT GRAIN BEETLES:
As we have stated before, when it comes to pests, prevention is the best way to keep from having to deal with these invaders. For example, the Merchant Grain Beetle can be found all over the United States year round anywhere there is food storage. That includes anywhere from household pantries to warehouses where food may be stored. “Grain” may be in their name but they are more likely to be found munching on cereals, cake mixes, macaroni, cookies and chocolate, as well as grains. These sly pests have small, slender bodies that have six saw-like blades on either side that allows them to penetrate even the smallest opening in a package, where they will quickly make themselves at home, eating and reproducing. How do you keep them out? Simply adding a Bay Leaf to packages and containers will repel these beetles.