Keep raw rice in the right place
To prevent rice weevils, you should also pay attention to its storage location. Store raw rice in a dry and cool place because heat and humidity will spoil the rice and cause it to rot.
Pay attention to rice ventilation
Rice storage In closed and sealed containers, it causes the rice to spoil and rot. For long-term storage of rice, it should be exposed to air because rice needs some ventilation to prevent spoilage.
Keep rice away from sunlight
Keep rice away from sunlight and do not expose it to direct sunlight because this and exposing rice to direct sunlight will cause The rice grains will be crushed and its quality will decrease, so to remove the moisture of the rice, spread it in the shade to let the air eat.
Avoid attaching the bags to the wall
To prevent moisture from penetrating the ground and access to the rice bags by creatures such as mice and cockroaches, leave them at a height of 20 to 25 cm from the ground and at least Leave a distance of 5 cm between the rice bags and the wall so that air can circulate easily between them. You can make mesh racks and put the rice in these racks because the air flows well in these racks.
Place raw rice in the refrigerator
If you have not bought a lot of rice and you have enough space to store rice in the refrigerator, put the rice in the refrigerator because it is cold and lacks moisture in the refrigerator. It creates suitable storage conditions for rice. Use natural materials in rice bags. They put natural ingredients such as salt, garlic, hot and dry pepper, walnut skin and leaves, ginger, and cloves in their rice bag.
Use oxygen absorbers
Use oxygen absorbers for long-term storage of rice. Oxygen absorbers are small packets often found in food packaging that inhibit the growth of fungi.
Disinfect rice storage containers
When storing rice in a sealed container with an oxygen absorber, be sure to clean the rice storage containers so that its quality does not decrease.
Important point
Some people use rice tablets to prevent weevils and rice pests, but putting rice tablets directly in a sack of rice causes death. If you have to use rice tablets, put them in a match box and Close the can tightly with glue and make holes with a needle and place it between the rice.
