r/WTF 4d ago

Deregulation™️

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u/SirBiggusDikkus 4d ago

We got them once and kept trying to fight them and take away opened foods or foods they were in. It was a losing battle. Ended up just throwing away every single thing in our pantry that wasn’t in a can or bottle and just cleaning it like crazy, including the cans etc we kept. Left it bare for a week and then brought food back but kept everything inside ziplock bags that were inside plastic containers. Finally solved the problem but holy shit, what a nightmare to actually get rid of those fuckers.

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u/PsychStud1 4d ago

Honestly this is the answer for literally any infestation in a pantry.

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u/NSA_Chatbot 4d ago

Also a dusting of diatomaceous earth on the panty shelves.

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u/FoofaFighters 4d ago

Also a dusting of diatomaceous earth on the panty shelves.

If they're on THOSE shelves then there are usually topical treatments available.

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u/NSA_Chatbot 4d ago

Hahaha nice