Using only 2 kitchen ingredients, this is a quick way to get rid of fleas on rice

foto: TikTok/@maizalzairi

Use legondi leaves and lime to repel rice weevils naturally.

Brilio.net - Rice is a staple food that is the main source of carbohydrates for many people. In addition to providing energy to carry out daily activities, rice is also easy to process into various delicious dishes. It is no wonder that many people choose to store large amounts of rice so they don't have to go back and forth to the market or grocery store often.

However, there is one problem that often arises when storing rice for a long time, namely rice weevils. This pest is not harmful to health, but its presence can reduce the quality and nutrition of rice. In addition, seeing rice weevils in the storage container certainly makes anyone feel uncomfortable.

You certainly don't want to throw away rice just because there are weevils, right? Luckily, there are natural ways that you can try to get rid of these pests easily. A viral video on TikTok uploaded by the account @maizalzairi shares a simple trick to eradicate rice weevils using only two natural ingredients. Curious about how to do it? Check out the following steps!

photo: TikTok/@maizalzairi

The video uploaded by @maizalzairi shows the condition of rice that is already infested with weevils. However, by using legondi leaves and lime, rice weevils can be removed easily. Here are the steps you can practice:

1. Prepare a clean container to collect rice that has been contaminated with weevils.
2. Place the legondi leaves and lime slices in the container.

photo: TikTok/@maizalzairi

3. Pour the rice containing the lice into the container.

photo: TikTok/@maizalzairi

4. Add more legondi leaves and lime on top of the rice.

photo: TikTok/@maizalzairi

5. Let stand for 2 hours.

photo: TikTok/@maizalzairi

After waiting for 2 hours, the results are clearly visible. All the weevils that were originally in the rice began to come out and leave the container, looking for a new place. The rice that was previously infested with pests now looks cleaner, although there may still be some weevils left. However, the number is much reduced compared to before.

This method works because the aroma of legondi leaves and lime is disliked by rice weevils. The distinctive smell of these two natural ingredients makes the weevils feel uncomfortable, so they will leave the rice by themselves. In addition, this method is much safer than using chemicals that can be harmful to health.

If you are experiencing the same problem, there is no harm in trying this method at home. With just two simple ingredients, you can get rid of rice weevils without any hassle and without having to throw away rice that is still edible.

1. Can legondi leaves be replaced with other ingredients?

Yes, you can use bay leaves or pandan leaves as an alternative because their aroma is also disliked by rice weevils.

2. How long does the effect of this method last?

The rice weevils will come out in about 2 hours. However, to prevent the weevils from coming back, make sure you store the rice in a dry and tightly closed place.

3. Is this method safe for health?

Yes, this method is very safe because it only uses natural ingredients without any chemical mixture.

4. How to prevent rice weevils from coming back?

Store rice in an airtight container, add bay leaves or dried pepper to it, and make sure the rice is stored in a cool and dry place.

5. Are rice weevils dangerous if accidentally consumed?

Rice weevils are not actually harmful to health, but their presence can reduce the quality of rice and make it unfit for consumption.

(brl/tin)