Article Directory :: Home & Family Articles Highly Effective Tips To Get Rid Of Weevils By Eva Judge Republish: EasyPublish™ Published: 22Oct2011 Word count: 444 Viewed: 266 time(s) Get Free Content For Your Site Weevils are also commonly known as flour moths or pantry moths. These are small creatures; about 6 mm long and are commonly found in grains. However, they might also be present in biscuits, cereals, pet food and many other dried food items. They make their way inside homes through the food items purchased. There are more than 60,000 species of weevils. These are more commonly found in the pantry or any area where food is stored but may also make their way into other areas of the house. There are several tips to get rid of them. However, for more effective control you should hire pest and termite control companies. It is not very difficult to identify the presence of weevils in homes. Their larvae are a silky thread that can be seen inside cupboards or around food containers. To make your home free from these pests, the best way is to prevent them from entering the house. This can be done in a number of ways. When you bring groceries home, you should place these in the freezer for a few days. This will kill any eggs or larvae that might already be present in the food. Keep all food items in airtight containers. You may also add some bay leaves to food containers. These can also be placed inside cupboards or shelves in the pantry. Another thing that you can do is keep rotating the food and change its location. Leaving it sit for long and unattended may infest weevils. When you purchase grocery and food items, check these very carefully. Do not buy anything that has a broken packaging. Also buy in small quantities as per the requirement so that it does not sit in your shelves for long. All those food items that you think you are not going to use for a while should be moved to the freezer. Last, but not the least, maintain hygiene. Make sure that the kitchen, pantry and all kitchen appliances are kept clean. To deal with weevil infestation, the first thing you need to do is throw away all packaged food, especially if it has been opened. Wipe all nooks and corners of the kitchen and pantry. Once wiped, thoroughly vacuum the area. You may also use a number of insecticides to kill these pantry moths. Weevils, or pantry moths, can cause a nuisance in homes. Home owners need to take all possible prevention and eradication measures to keep these tiny creatures at bay. However, if the problem of weevil or any other pest infestation persists, pest and termite inspections companies may be called in for effective control. Defence Pest Management http://www.brisbanepestcontrollers.com.au/ provides preventive measures, termite inspections Brisbane, treatment and termite control Brisbane to make your house free from pests. EasyPublish™ this article - publishers click here More articles by Eva Judge

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