Why not refrigerate everything?
MaryL wrote:
> I live in East Texas, and we get *lots* of bugs here. I had a problem
> with weevils when I lived in an apartment. I followed all the
> instructions to get rid of them -- threw away everything with grains or
> flour (even sealed boxes), washed canned goods, etc. That helped, but
> then I opened a can of spices one day...and there were weevils. Groan!
> The thing that helped me completely eliminate the problem is just what
> you are suggesting. I started to store everything like cereal in the
> refrigerator, and I kept flour in the freezer. That solved the
> problem. (Of course, I don't eat any flour since being diagnosed with
> diabetes, and that eliminated weevils and also freed up space in the
> refrigerator. ;o) )
>
> MaryL
We are just across the border in Louisiana, and we have stayed bug-free,
so far. <knock wood> Sorry to hear about the diabetes.
How are you handling the heat? It was 105 today!
Becca
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