No one likes looking for a snack in their pantry and discovering a bug crawling out of it. However, certain pests, including cockroaches, beetles and moths, often end up in pantries. Once they've gotten cozy, these bugs are hard to get rid of. Consider these tips to keep pests out of your pantry.
There are a few reasons that common pests may end up in your pantry. It may be a baffling sight at first, but it's a more common problem than you think. Pests can infiltrate houses if they have cracks and crevices that need to be caulked, or they may come home with you from the grocery store, Thrifty Fun stated. Cockroaches have the ability to hide behind a food container label, and moths can nibble their way into dry food products without ever being noticed. They also could be hidden in a grocery bag that came from an infested factory. Regardless, once the packaging is open, other bugs and rodents are eager to join the party. They can get into other dry food products that you have and leave a serious mess behind. These pests may also move to other areas of the home to make themselves feel welcome.