Flourmites

Cost of Treatment (until 31 March 2011)
  • £33.70 (includes repeat visits where necessary)

Concessions

certain concessions from payment apply e.g. OAP/UB40  - if you wish to request a concession please phone 0845 277 7000 we regret that concessions can not be processed online

Preventative Treatment

Food

Access

Harbourage

(possible nest sites)

store flour, grain and cereals in a cool environment the only effective method of controlling mites is to ensure that the foodstuff in question is stored as dry and as cool as possible.  areas of high  humidity

Stirling Council

  • there is a charge of £33.70 for this service if a visit is requested
  • advice will be given without charge

General Information

  • flour mites can live in almost any type of flour or in fodder and in stores of seed or corn.
  • they live in areas of relatively high humidity
  • dark in colour
  • very small

Other

  • wash down shelves and thoughly dry the shelf and surrounding area removing all moisture
  • discard affected food
  • we usually do not treat as such - just provide advice
  • keep foodstuffs away from kettles and microwaves etc as these can intensify the humidity