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Bugs commonly found in sprays

Bugs commonly found in sprays

Because sprays are a natural product, sometimes, pests will be attracted to sprays, this is normal!

         Wheat bugs                                                Grain weevils                                                           Pantry moths                                               Flour beetles

Fortunately, these bugs are also commonly found in nature and your hamster can safely digest them- just a little extra protien!

Remember the freezing rule...

24 hours- kills most pests
48 hours- kills all pests and most hatchlings
72 hours- ensures all pests that potentially hatched are dead

However, there are some bugs that should be avoided at all costs such as mites or fleas, which do not typically show up in natural food items, but just in case, here's what they look like:
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Mite                                                                                     Flea

Keep reading for pictures of safe bugs!

Safe bugs you might find in natural products

                           Grain Weevil                                                                                   Flour Beetle                                                                 Indianmeal Moth
                      (rice/grain bugs)                                                                                                                                                                               (Pantry Moth)
                             Booklouse                                                                                    Springtail                                                              Wood Borer Beetle
This is not an exhaustive list- always make sure you research any pest you find!

Keep in mind...
If you find a pest in your sprays or natural products it does NOT mean that...
  • They are dangerous to humans or pets
  • The product is "dirty"

What it DOES mean is...

  • They naturally occur in agricultural products
  • You can use the freezing rule to eliminate any pests or eggs in natural products
  • Always check, but most pests are safe for your small animal