Pigeon ate food with bugs. Is she okay? How to prevent food pests?

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A week ago I filled my pigeon's food bowl with 4 types of seeds including wheat. I have been seeing bugs and insects in her place but could not recognise where they come from. Today I found out that those bugs and insects are present in my pigeon's food. But she ate that food. And What will happen? What should I do now? Please tell me. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

They are probably grain mites and they will not harm her. I cannot tell you for sure without seeing what the bugs are myself. There are other bugs like weevils that may be the problem. I suggest you consult with someone locally that could probably help you better. Freezing your bird food should eliminate most of the insect problem. However, for some of those stubborn insects (like the weevils), actually freezing the food for at least 48 hours, removing from freezer for a couple of days and then refreezing for another 48 hours should do the job. Those little ant-like seed bugs are sometimes a littler harder to kill, and a second freezing usually gets any the first freeze missed.

Pigeon ate food with bugs. Is she okay? How to prevent food pests?

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