Flour is a staple ingredient that is used in a variety of dishes, but unfortunately, it is also susceptible to weevils.  Dealing with weevils, pantry beetles, flour bugs, or ghuns (in Hindi) infestation can be a real headache. But no need to worry now. Check out these effective & helpful tips to keep weevils and moths from infesting your flour storage & to keep your pantry pest-free.

Weevils are small insects that infect dry goods such as flour, rice, pulses, and pasta, and they can quickly ruin a batch of ingredients. Fortunately, there are several ingredients that you can add to your flour to help prevent weevils from infesting it. Here are some of the most effective options:

1. Bay leaves: Bay leaves have a strong odor that repels weevils. Simply place a few bay leaves in your flour container or bag to keep weevils away.
2. Neem leaves: Neem leaves can be put inside loose flour in containers that are more prone to contamination.  
3. Cloves: Cloves have a strong aroma that weevils find unpleasant. You can add whole cloves or ground cloves to your flour to repel weevils.
4. Black Pepper: Another useful tip is to keep small bags of black pepper in your pantry, as weevils also dislike the scent of this spice. 
5. Cinnamon sticks: Cinnamon sticks have a strong odor that weevils dislike. Place a few cinnamon sticks in your flour container or bag to help prevent weevils from infesting it.
6. Salt: Salt is a natural insecticide that can be used to repel weevils. Take a small cotton cloth & add a teaspoon of salt to your flour container or small tea bag to help keep weevils away.
7. Garlic: Garlic has a strong odor that weevils find unpleasant. You can add garlic cloves or garlic powder to your flour to help prevent weevils from infesting it.
8. Peppermint oil: Peppermint oil has a strong aroma that weevils dislike. Add a few drops of peppermint oil to your flour container or bag to repel weevils.

To use these ingredients, simply add them in a cotton bag && add it to your flour container. Be sure to use fresh ingredients and replace them regularly to ensure their effectiveness. With these simple additions, you can help prevent weevils from infesting your flour and keep your flour fresh & ready to use.