How do you prevent flour, sugar, and grains from attracting pests and going stale?

[Duedith C.]

I've had issues with pantry pests in the past and want to avoid them in the future. What preventive measures can I take to keep pantry staples fresh and free from unwanted visitors?

[unfiltereddqueen]

Keeping your ingredients fresh is key! 😊 Store flour, sugar, and grains in airtight containers—this keeps pests out and freshness in. Adding a bay leaf to flour and grains can deter bugs, too. Keep everything in a cool, dry place to maintain quality. Happy cooking!

[syrdrs_]

Airtight containers are your new BFF! Keeps those pesky bugs out and your flour & sugar fresh for ages. Glass jars are great, or I use some of those snap-lock plastic ones too. Plus, no more spilled flour disasters 😊

Maybe toss in a bay leaf for good measure ..heard it deters bugs? 🤔 Although not sure if it actually works, can't hurt to try! 😁

[Ui Ui]

Airtight containers are your new BFF! Keeps those pesky bugs out and your flour & sugar fresh for ages. Glass jars are great, or I use some of those snap-lock plastic ones too. Plus, no more spilled flour disasters 😊

Maybe toss in a bay leaf for good measure ..heard it deters bugs? 🤔 Although not sure if it actually works, can't hurt to try! 😁

Totally agree! Airtight containers are clutch for keeping stuff fresh. I've been using those snap-lock ones too, they're a game-changer. Thanks for the tip on the bay leaf, gonna give that a shot!

[ghostmode]

Try using glass jars with tight lids... I switched to these last year and haven't had any issues since... Plus, they look nice on the shelves! 🏺🌾

[nick23nick23]

To keep flour, sugar, and grains fresh and pest-free, store them in airtight containers and consider using glass or heavy-duty plastic. 🌾🔒 Adding bay leaves or diatomaceous earth to the pantry can deter pests, and regularly inspecting and cleaning the pantry helps maintain a pest-free environment. 🧹🌿