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Household Hints & Help

MH1

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2. Can you post a picture of the bug?

Reply to Paper Roses (Original post)

Fri Sep 23, 2016, 07:46 AM

Sep 2016

I'll defer to the more expert house cleaners here, but I would guess that a thorough wash with hot soapy water would be enough to remove the pesticide residues. Once thoroughly cleaned and rinsed I would follow with a sanitizing product that includes bleach, or some alternative if bleach isn't good for the location. Maybe just antibacterial wipes. (Though I hate the waste of using wipes for a big job. But you get the idea.)

As for preventing further infestations, it probably depends on the bug, so posting a picture so folks can help identify it would be a good idea. Also, what part of the country are you in?

If you can't id the bug I would try ant/roach preventatives like boric acid and traps, and monitor the situation.

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Need help!!! [View all] Paper Roses Sep 2016 OP

They are probably grain weevils and they could have arrived in a bag of rice, japple Sep 2016 #1

Just looked at your link. Sure looks like these ugly buggers. Paper Roses Sep 2016 #4

Can you post a picture of the bug? MH1 Sep 2016 #2

Hi, every time I try a close-up w my horrible camera, it blurs. Paper Roses Sep 2016 #3

They aren't like roaches. They don't carry disease. When my mother found japple Sep 2016 #5

Putting all new bags of rice, wheat, beans, etc., in the freezer for 48 hours before you Nay Sep 2016 #6