How to Store Birdseed

There's nothing more disheartening than opening a bag of birdseed and finding insects living in it or lifting up a bag only to have the seeds spill all over the floor because mice have chewed a hole in the bag. Storing birdseed properly will help prevent these avoidable mishaps.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Food grade plastic containers are okay for in-home birdseed storage. Avoid thin plastics because they easily break.

2. If you have mice or other pests in your home, store small amounts of birdseed in cookie or cracker tins.

3. Large popcorn tins are good for storing larger amounts of birdseed in the home. I know several ladies who keep these tins filled beside the kitchen door so that they can feed the birds every morning.

4. If you are storing large amounts of birdseed, keep the seed in a clean, dry galvanized metal trash can. Buy one with a tight fitting lid. If you are storing the can where animals can get to it, secure the lid with a heavy stone or bungee cord.

5. Where you store the birdseed is as important as what you store the seed in. Keep seed in a cool place, such as the garage or in the shade, to help prevent bug infestations.

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on 7/16/2008 Good.