Keep Kitchen Pests Away: 5 Natural Remedies for Rice, Lentils, Flour

• Seasonal changes increase humidity, leading to insect infestation in kitchen staples like rice, lentils, and flour.
• Neem leaves, with their anti-bacterial properties, effectively repel insects from grains without affecting taste or smell.
• Dried red chilies prevent insect infestation and reduce humidity; ensure they remain unbroken to avoid food pungency.
• Cloves are beneficial for semolina and other grains, using their scent and anti-bacterial properties to deter pests.
• Matchsticks (sulfur) and mustard oil (pungency, anti-bacterial) are also effective for protecting lentils from insects and fungal infections.

Why It Matters: Simple home remedies using neem, chilies, cloves, matchsticks, and mustard oil can protect kitchen staples from pests.