Yipes bugs in their seed

[Tally]

First of all I am meticulous in keeping my cage and birds clean. Now I am seeing tiny bugs in their seed cup. I know it's not the seed because I threw away the first container when I saw the bugs for the first time. I then went to a different pet store to buy more seed....guess what....more bugs. I remove all food, spray with mite and lice control and the bugs go away for a week or two then they are back. I spray my two little ones in case they are the carriers but why are the bugs coming back and what should I do? I clean their cage religiously and never let any perishable food sit overnight. Help!

 

[Flboy]

You have a choice, insecticides – poison, or Bugs! If the food is good, everyone wants to eat it! I store everything in the freezer and only take out a couple of weeks worth of food at a time. Remember, if the food is good, it will have bugs in it!

 

[Scott]

Ah yes, the mysteriously appearing extra protein! You can freeze the seed for 24 hrs or longer. (somebody once posted the minimum freezer time and I forgot!)

 

[Violet_Diva]

Were they like these ones...

http://www.parrotforums.com/parrot-food-recipes-diet/64227-ordered-seed-mix-arrived-live-bugs.html

Since this incident, I've been keeping the bulk of seed in the freezer and keeping a small tub for current use in the fridge!

 

[Tally]

Sounds good to me. Thanks for the suggestion. Ha ha...extra protein.