Hey everyone!
I just found a swarm of pantry weevils in my whole-grain flour, and now I’m on a warpath. I tried the classic apple cider vinegar trap (jar + soap), but it only caught a few. Then I read about bay leaves repelling them—no luck. I’m losing my mind!
- DIY Attempts: Sticky tape with honey (messy), freezing infested flour (temporary).
- Store-Bought: pantry traps caught moths but ignored weevils.
What’s the BEST trap design? I need something non-toxic (I have kids) and effective. Do light traps work? Pheromones? Or is sealing EVERYTHING in glass the only solution?
Weevils hate bay leaves and cinnamon sticks! I tape them inside cabinet doors. Traps? Try sticky tape with a wheat germ lure.
Pheromone traps work, but place them outside cabinets, they’ll lure weevils away from food. @NatureLover64, cinnamon’s good, but eggs still hatch.
I put DIY traps (apple cider vinegar) in mason jars with tiny holes so kids can’t spill.
Vacuum-sealed containers + freezing flour for 48hrs kills eggs. Traps are just a band-aid!
Diatomaceous earth on cabinet shelves! Non-toxic and shreds weevils.
I found eggs by sifting flour onto a black plate, they’re tiny and cream-colored.