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VEGAN FEAST SUBSCRIBERS' COOKING AND RECIPE FORUM>
Off topic, but vegans may like!(warning: gadget);D
Linda
312 posts
Mar 07, 2005
5:15 PM
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I just saw this gadget and would love it! Especially since I get those little moths in my kitchen. All the "environmentally" sound traps kill the insects; so this would be wonderful to have. I read a review that said very delicate creatures (like a daddy longlegs spider, for example) may be hurt by this; but, I think, maybe holding it farther from the creature may avoid injury: Don't know! But it sounds good. :)
BUG BUSTER!
Last Edited Linda on 7-Mar-2005 5:17 PM
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Val
19 posts
Mar 07, 2005
9:54 PM
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That looked interesting, Linda, but I wonder if insects could get hurt by the "suction" ? Let me know how it works if you end up getting it, ok?
Val
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Linda
313 posts
Mar 08, 2005
8:10 AM
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Well, it's not supposed to kill or injure them, but you never know! I would love to be able to catch those little moths and release them since I've found no other way to get rid of them. They've been with me for years :).
Hmmm...now that I think of it, maybe I'd miss them if they were gone, lol ;D.
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kourtney
35 posts
Mar 08, 2005
9:01 AM
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Linda, do you find you lose a lot of food to moths? I've had a couple of infestations that I think originated in some bulk food I bought and it frustrates me no end to have to throw out food. I'm trying to keep everything in glass jars now which I'm hoping will prevent future infestations.
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Linda
314 posts
Mar 08, 2005
12:38 PM
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Yep! But I keep most things in my fridge now (which means it's always overstuffed! I keep flours in there, for example, or even the freezer. But sometimes, I don't have room and have to leave foods in cupboards; so, yes, this can be a problem :(.
The worst thing is that, even if you get rid of them at some point, they come in the items you purchase from the store! So it becomes a vicious cycle. So this is why I'd like to try the gadget. I've tried lots of oils and sachets of herbs, etc., which are supposed to keep them away; but I find they don't work. Actually, bay leaves IN the bag with your flour works well. I've just not done that for any length of time. I don't know if Bays will give off flavor to the flour over time...
I should buy some airtight glass containers as you suggested. You know, it amazes me how those moths get into double-bagged food items! I don't know how they get in there sometimes.
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kourtney
36 posts
Mar 08, 2005
1:06 PM
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I never have any fridge space either due to my sauce addiction (hoisin, chile garlic, hot sauce, black bean sauce, etc. -- I can't seem to stop buying them) or I'd consider keeping more of my dry goods in the fridge. As to the glass jars, I haven't actually bought any -- I've just been saving them as I finish the food that came in them. If only I could find a jar big enough to hold a bag of white flour...
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