Don't Let Pests Ruin Holiday Baking Fun

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DON’T LET PESTS RUIN BAKING FUN

St Louis Based BLUE CHIP PEST CONTROL encourages homeowners to guard against pantry pests 

St Louis, MO (January 2, 2012) – Cookie exchanges and baking marathons were a fun part of the holiday season for many families. But when breaking out the ingredients and pie pans, this time of year, or any, BLUE CHIP, a pest management company servicing  St Louis and surrounding areas, encourages homeowners to beware of uninvited pests that many be infesting household items.

Pantry pests, also known as stored product pests, tend to gather around food stored in pantries and can quickly become a nuisance to homeowners during the holidays. Beetles, earwigs, pillbugs, stink bugs and weevils are all considered pantry pests, but the most common species is the Indian meal moth. Fortunately, these small moths do not pose serious threats to our health and property.

“Pantry pests are often found near a variety of household items from flour and dry cereals to spices and potpourri,” said Jeff Phillips, Vice President for Blue Chip. “Over time, these pests can infest baking products and contaminate food, so it’s important to practice caution and keep them from putting a damper on the baking fun.”

To ensure a pest-free holiday season, experts at the National Pest Management Association, a nonprofit organization committed to the protection of public health, food and property from household pests, recommend the following tips:

• Immediately wipe up any crumbs or spills from countertops, tables, floors and shelves.
• Add a bay leaf to canisters and packages of dry goods like flour, rice and other grains – the pungent scent repels many pantry pests.
• Store food in airtight containers and dispose of garbage regularly in sealed receptacles.
• Only purchase food in sealed packages that show no sign of damage.
• Check expiration dates on baking ingredients before use.
• Install door sweeps on exterior doors and repair damaged screens.
• Eliminate all moisture sites, including leaking pipes and clogged drains.
• If you suspect a pantry pest infestation in your home, contact a licensed pest professional to inspect, identify and treat the problem.

For more information on pantry pests and how to maintain a pest-free home, visit www.stlbugs.com

Blue Chip Pest Control and Removal Services St. Louis is proud to be a family owned company that has served St. Louis since 1959. We protect the entire St. Louis area with pest control services such as; pest control, rodent control, termite control, wildlife removal, and mosquito control services.

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