In continuation from Wednesday…
Pests of stored food products are one of the most annoying nuisance insects. Some pantry pests can burrow holes in traditional food packaging materials that exist, spoiling everything in their path. Others are content to stay within the package that they exist in.
The real pest problem comes when an unsuspecting consumer opens an infected item and accidentally exposes the pantry pest to other food sources in the kitchen. Pantry pests can also quickly spoil food processing areas, food storage facilities, grocery stores, and restaurants.
Expiration dates that are on food products exist for a reason. These dates ensure that our food products are healthy and fresh. Dry food products should be discarded once the expiration date arrives as it can cause problems for those who suffer with asthma or allergies. In addition, using the dry food products beyond the expiration date allows pantry pest larvae to develop into adult bugs, making the eating or cooking adventure an unpleasant one as well as a dangerous one to those who have sensitivity to these types of insects. Additionally, the yeast in dry goods that contain flour or grain products can cause serious life threatening health risks for asthmatics when used past the expiration date.
Pantry pests are known to trigger allergies and a host of skin problems for those that suffer from allergies, asthma, and skin problems.
Pantry pests are fast spreading and difficult to kill once they have made their invasion. Storing food in tightly covered containers, and having regular pest control treatments on the interior and exterior of your home or business by a Monmouth County, NJ pest control expert will help to keep these pests out of homes and the food supply chain. Allison Pest Control is able to provide pest control treatment for a host of insects. Contact us today to see how we can help you live pest free.