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Can I use bay leaves or nails in my wheat to protect from insects?

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Bay leaves, chewing gum, nails, or salt DO NOT prevent the contamination of grain by insects.

Posted on 13 Sep 2006

Pauline Williams
Family & Consumer Sciences and 4-H Agent, Salt Lake County

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