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Thanks, James. I will try this. We don't have a lot of 
freezer space so keeping grain indefinitely in there is 
out of the question. We can manage this. Also Lynda had a 
good suggestion, too.--Sage

On Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:16:21 EDT
 Clansgian AT wmconnect.com wrote:
> > >We buy organic grains and sometimes end up with pantry 
> > moths or weevils in them while contained in mason jars. 
> > I've been told they come in all unfumigated grain and 
> > the 
> > only way to prevent this is to freeze it. Is this so?
>
> Not only is it so, but you have to freeze it twice. 
> Freeze it very cold for 
> three days.  Then let it thaw for three days.  Then 
> freeze it for three more 
> days.   After that you can store it safely out of the 
> freezer.
>
> Any type of grain, grain product, beans, etc. can have 
> insect eggs or even 
> insects.  The first freezing kills all insects at all 
> stages of development and 
> also stimulates any eggs present to hatch when the grain 
> thaws.  Then the 
> second freezing kills those.
>
> Herbs in with the grain are a mild deterrent, but, alas, 
> very mild.  <BR><BR><BR>
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