Protecting Your Root Cellar and Pantry From Pests
Why Stored Food Attracts So Many Pests Months of canning, curing, and careful harvest planning can be undone in a matter of weeks if pests find their way into a root cellar or pantry. Ants, rodents, and pantry moths are drawn to exactly the kind of concentrated food sources that stored provisions represent. Unlike a kitchen, where food is used quickly, a pantry or root cellar holds large quantities for extended periods, giving pests far more time to establish themselves undetected. Prevention and early detection both matter enormously in this environment.