I keep finding bugs everywhere, it's so gross. What can I do?

Question

I find little worm/maggot/caterpillar things in my cupboards, syrup, and just everywhere in general. There are bugs all over this house! How do I get rid of them?

Answer 1

If it is that bad, you need to call an exterminator.  You will have to sleep somewhere else that night.  If you can't do that, you will have to toss everything that cannot be properly sealed and unload the cupboards and spray them.  You could put the dishes inside the stove for storage during this time.  

Answer 2

Multi-pronged attack:

1. put bug traps around

2. put poison bug pellets around

3. spray visible bugs (don't spray dog or food or dishes)

4. eliminate whatever attracts them (open food, crumbs, dampness,etc)

5. unless you have pets, sprinkle Boric Acid (powder, avail. at drug/hdware store) where they might be: edge of carpet, dark corners, etc. Do not sprinkle on or near food or dishes. Don't use with any pets. It is dangerous to pets, but not to humans. Bug walks through it & dies.

6. find out how bugs are getting into house, plug the leaks!

Answer 3

These can be the larvae of just about any type of insect.  Obviously you have a major infestation and you should call in a professional to help get rid of them.

Any cereals, rice, pasta, sugar etc. should be stored in tight plastic containers.  Clean out your fridge and cupboards frequently.