Each mistress got into an unpleasant situation at least once, discovering cereals or flour of small insects when cooking dishes in her stock. Sometimes this violated all plans, as often the products were unsuitable for consumption, and had to urgently go to the store for new purchases. After all, it was necessary to add the right ingredient in time during the preparation of the dish. Do not leave the whole family without dinner? How to avoid such "surprises"? Why do bugs appear in cereals? How to get rid of them in different ways? In this article you will find useful tips on how and how to process bulk products, the containers in which you store them, and kitchen furniture. The suggested recommendations will help to solve this problem simply and reliably.
Why do small bugs appear in croup? Preventative measures
There may be several options:
1. The storage terms are violated . As a rule, each product must be used up to a certain time. Usually the date of manufacture and the shelf life are always indicated on the packs. This can not be said about cereals and other bulk products, pre-packaged in the store by hand. In this case, adhere to the following recommended periods of use:
Product name | Maximum shelf life |
Millet | 3 months |
Oat and corn grits | 4 months |
Macaroni, rice and buckwheat | 6 months |
Hercules | Seven months |
Flour | 1 year |
It is recommended to regularly inspect stocks, ruthlessly throwing out expired stocks. This will reduce the risk of insects. And try not to worry too much about the "black bottom", filling your pantry. It’s better to always use fresh products, buying them in moderation.
2. Adverse storage conditions. Of particular importance is air humidity. With increased dampness of the premises and at a sufficiently high temperature, insects begin to multiply with increased strength. Before you notice the larvae, flying bugs in cereals are immediately discovered. How to get rid of them? Try to ventilate or store cereals in a cool place whenever possible. Prevention is useful in the form of placing dry stocks in the winter on the balcony, and in the summer in the freezer.
3. Unsuitable storage containers. The best option is to use glass jars with hermetically tightened lids. Limited air access favorably affects the long-term preservation of quality products. You can also replace containers with plastic bags, tying them tightly.
Have you discovered worms and bugs in cereals? How to get rid of the method of sifting and heating
The sieve treatment option is only suitable for small bulk products, such as semolina or flour. Pasta and, for example, buckwheat are usually sorted out. Such products, having a large and medium structure, can be heated in the oven for 15-20 minutes, setting the temperature to not more than 100-120 degrees. Then cool the hot mass and sift through an iron coarse sieve or a fine colander.
How to get bugs out of cereals and kitchen cabinets?
In order for “disinfection” to be complete and reliable, furniture must also be processed. After all, insects may first appear in the alkalis of the cabinets, and only then their larvae and bugs in cereals. How to get rid of “uninvited guests” for a long time without worrying about the safety of products? Typically, soda and soap solutions are used to clean the inside of cabinets. Then the room should be thoroughly ventilated, also pour a little bleach into the water for enhanced disinfection. Only after all the furniture has completely dried up can containers with cereal be placed in it.
But if the products are strongly “infected” by insects, it is better not to eat them, but to throw them away, taking care not of saving the family budget, but of the health of their loved ones.