![]() ![]() Thoroughly sweep out the area and vacuum it. The pests involved can survive on small pieces of meat, trimmings, or grease, as well as a variety of other animal products. Sanitation is the foundation of a good storage program. Sanitation, a "clean-out" treatment, and sealing of the storage area, are the keys to preventing problems. Finally, inspect the meat regularly, at least once a month, to detect any problems that may be developing. ![]() Wrapping hams in paper or putting them into cloth bags offers some protection. ![]() Start with a clean, pest-free storage area. No insecticides can be applied directly to infested meats so proper measures must be taken to prevent infestation. Only a small number are necessary to begin a damaging infestation. Mites, beetles, and maggots are pests that can attack meats during curing and storage. University of Kentucky College of Agriculture ENTFACT-638: Protecting Home-Cured Meat from Insects & Mites | Download PDF by L.H. ![]()
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