Dealing with Pantry Pests

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Dealing with Pantry Pests

[From the July 2015 issue of the UC IPM Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News]

Pantry pests sometimes find their way into our homes undetected and can infest stored products like flour, cereal, pasta, dried fruit, nuts, and even pet food. Often, by the time these pests are noticed, they have infested and contaminated foodstuffs and may already be reproducing in your home, making management difficult. Below are some tips to help you clean up, monitor, and prevent pantry pest problems.

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