Bay leaf in flour, why use it like this: the benefits

In fact, for it to work as a repellent, the leaves need to be fresh and very smelly, to bother insects. Beyond this, it goes without saying that it is also necessary to periodically clean the pantry to prevent small insects from nesting between the shelves.

To do it better you will have to take out everything in the pantry, carefully check the shelves and cupboards, clean them thoroughly and then carefully check the packages of flour, pasta, cookies, legumes and cereals.  Also pay close attention to the corners of the cardboard boxes  , such as those for tea and infusions.

Flour is one of the favorite foods of butterflies and small insects, which find it a perfectly cozy place to nest. Therefore, it is good practice to properly close packages, ideally in tightly closed containers.