Comments on: How to Rid a Pantry of Moths and Weevils

By: Geneva Sizemore

Geneva Sizemore — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:59:10 +0000

All of your info. is helpful, but I was told that sulphur rids of them completely. Is there any truths to this?

By: Allison Wonder

Allison Wonder — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:05:22 +0000

Great info.

I can’t believe you got through that answer without referring to “the lesser of two weevils”

By: Niki

Niki — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:32:59 +0000

When we first moved in to our first house we were plagued with those!

We threw everything out *grain related* and started fresh. Use a strong soapy water mix to clean out all shelves in cabinets, especially in the corners. Tape rows of bay leaves on sides and tops of cabinet enclosures. Place open containers of whole black peppercorns inside as well. Moths and weevils hate the odor of those.

Place all flours, grain products in sealed bags inside sealed containers (like plastic or glass). Do the same with your cereal cabinet as well.

By: Amy - Green Plan(t)

Amy - Green Plan(t) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:30:37 +0000

It’s also helpful to put grains and flour in the freezer overnight to kill/force into hybernation any eggs or creatures.

By: themomhalf

themomhalf — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:44:55 +0000

Took me forever to find he source of weevils in my pantry — they were coming from the dog biscuits that are stored near by! Got rid of those and got a jar w/lid to store the new batch in.

By: Kendra

Kendra — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:09:08 +0000

I have always put bay leaves in my pasta and rice drawer- never any bugs in there!

By: Yvie

Yvie — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:36:51 +0000

It’s the first time I have heard of Weevils. I’m really not aware of these little thingies but now I know who’d responsible of making those tiny holes in your pasta packs.

Thanks for providing us such a valuable info, Ivy.