Warning! If You Find This Tiny Insect in Your Kitchen, Check Your Pantry — Here’s How to Handle It Calmly

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Use bay leaves or cedar in your pantry as natural repellents.

 

 

Can You Save Contaminated Food?

In most cases, it’s best to throw away contaminated food. The larvae and webbing make it unappetizing and potentially unsafe.

 

However, for severe infestations, freezing food for at least 4 days can kill eggs and larvae. If the contamination is minor (just a few moths), you can remove them and use the food—but if there’s webbing or larvae, it’s best to toss it.

 

 

When to Call a Professional

If the infestation is extensive

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