Checkout The 9 Spices That You Should Use To Keep Your Pantry Pest Free
Spices not only enhance taste but they are also avaluable addition to your pantry to help keep it free of pests. The strong flavours as well asaromas of several spices prevent many insects and rodents.Here are 9 spices that help to prevent pantry pests in your home.
BAY LEAVES: They are a natural insect repellent. Place them in containers of grains, rice, pasta and flour to deter weevils and other pantry pests. (Pic credit: iStock)
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LAVENDER SPICE: It has a soothing scent but can be a deterrent for pantry pests. Use dried lavender buds or sachets to protect your pantry from pests. (Pic credit: iStock)
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CINNAMON: Cinnamon sticks or powder helps keep ants, moths and other insects away. You can sprinkle cinnamon around your pantry shelves or place cinnamon sticks in containers of vulnerable foods to preserve it. (Pic credit: iStock)
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BLACK PEPPER: It is known to repel ants and can be used in powder form around your pantry shelves or near entry points to prevent insect gathering. (Pic credit: iStock)
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ROSEMARY: Rosemary leaves or sachets with dried rosemary help keep insects away from your pantry items. (Pic credit: iStock)
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CLOVES: They have a strong scent that repels pantry pests. You can use whole cloves or ground cloves in sachets or sprinkle them around your pantry to reduce pest. (Pic credit: iStock)
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PEPPERMINT SPICE: It is a natural insect repellent and has a pleasant scent. You can soak cotton balls in peppermint oil and place them in your pantry or use peppermint leaves. (Pic credit: iStock)
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DRIED CHILLI PEPPERS: Having it in your pantry serve as a spice deterrent as well as natural bug repellent of ants and helps to preserve stored goods especially grains and pulses from them. (Pic credit: iStock)
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THYME: It has a strong aroma that can deter pests. Place thyme sprigs or sachets of dried thyme in your pantry to avoid pests gathering. (Pic credit: iStock)
