MissDemeanor

I found lots of tiny things running round in the sugar..what are they?
They are tiny.Like specs of dust..that crawl.
Luckily I dont take sugar,but SF nearly got a gobful in his tea.

MataHari

post a pic...

MissDemeanor

I cant..ive chucked them in the bin.They were just small and a brown colour.
They arent anywhere else,so im hoping they wont come back.If they stick to the sugar thats fine...if they go near my t-bags its war.

Madam Medusa

they will be sugar mites...make sure you clean the cupboards and containers thoroughly, and check your flour...

MM, xx

Karlos The Jackal

Hows the tooth MD ????

MataHari

it's obviously not sweet anymore...

MissDemeanor

sugar mites...that makes sense!

Charismatic

It's always a pleasure to hear from one of the worlds foremost experts on sugar mites . When can we expect a public lecture?

Madam Medusa

i'll post the details nice and early so you are sure to get a ticket...

MM, xx

Cry haddock

same buggers ruin flour all the time - try keeping it in the freezer.

Slingshot

they sound like ghost ants - get a pest company in to spray your garden and you will find they disappear very quickly. get them to use the gel in the kitchen cupboards as a few of them may hang around for some of your sugar!

MissDemeanor

I cant have anything sprayed in the garden! Gucci might eat it..she's clever like that.

Slingshot

Is Gucci a cat or a dog?
They can spray around the windows and doors of your place and that will do the trick.

Dutchie

You might want to get rid off all the dried rice, pasta types as well as dried beans (if you have any). Basically anything not sealed.

Sue_M

Sounds like you have weevils, common in hot climates. As Dutchie says, get rid of anything that is open and store things in the fridge or freezer or in completely air tight containers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weevil