Pantry and Fabric Pests in the Home
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- December 7, 2021
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Overview
Pantry and fabric pests are found occasionally in nearly every home. This publication explains strategies to help you manage infestations that develop in fabric, stored foods in kitchens and pantries, and products containing animal proteins, such as hair, hides, feathers, leather, powdered milk, woolen fabrics, and some pet foods. (5 Pages)
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