How to protect grains from insects by small farmers?
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`. When you buy grains see that they are free from bugs .
2. Before buying grains/flour check for the expiry date.
3. Dispose off any food items if infested with insects.
4. Once you bring the grains or the flour keep them in the freezer 3-4 days to kill the eggs and then use them.
5. Do not buy in large quantities, buy in small quantities and use it.
6. Keep the grains in air tight containers.
7. Do not keep the grains/ flour for long time/duration. Use them frequently so that you would be consuming fresh foods.
8. Clear and clean any left over foods immediately.
9. Clean all the cabinets and shelves regularly with insecticides to keep away insects.
10. Finish the older stock first and then use the fresh stock to avoid wastage of grains and to save money.
2. Before buying grains/flour check for the expiry date.
3. Dispose off any food items if infested with insects.
4. Once you bring the grains or the flour keep them in the freezer 3-4 days to kill the eggs and then use them.
5. Do not buy in large quantities, buy in small quantities and use it.
6. Keep the grains in air tight containers.
7. Do not keep the grains/ flour for long time/duration. Use them frequently so that you would be consuming fresh foods.
8. Clear and clean any left over foods immediately.
9. Clean all the cabinets and shelves regularly with insecticides to keep away insects.
10. Finish the older stock first and then use the fresh stock to avoid wastage of grains and to save money.
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