Off topic--Bugs

 When you have brought in bugs with your groceries 

and they multiply, what steps can you take?

• Have a covered trash can.

• Put all debris into the trash can.

• Use smaller trash bags and take out the trash more frequently.

• Get rid of cardboard boxes.

• Incoming food in cardboard boxes?

                Check any food boxes as you bring them into the home.

                Remove contents to shelves or plastic airtight containers

                Immediately take the cardboard boxes out of the house to 

                            the trash/recycle covered trashcan.

• Establish a rule that all food must be eaten in the kitchen.

• Clean up after each food, beverage, and snack activity.

• Keep windows and doors closed unless screened.

• Clean furniture of all debris.

• Vacuum or sweep and mop floors.

• Clean outside of cabinets and appliances.

• Use “no-bug” shelf liners.

• Keep floors and furniture clear of boxes, bags, clothing.

• Wash and put away dirty clothing promptly if the clothing is not in hampers.

• Remove shoes before entering the house.

• Use flea and tick collars on pets.

• Check clothing for insects before entering the home, especially if you went into a wooded area.

• Use sticky traps.

• Use appropriate bug killers and poisons. Repeat their use as necessary.