The flour mites feed on the germ in flour as well as mold, and their presence could indicate the food has gone bad. They can also pass the mold spores to other foods if they travel to another container. Don't worry if you think you may have consumed some of the mites--they are harmless to most people.  In rare cases, people may have an allergic reaction to consuming flour contaminated by lice, called oral mite anaphylaxis, or pancake syndrome. A reaction usually occurs within minutes after eating the contaminated food and can cause hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat, nausea, weakness, and/or collapse.  Contact a doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms. If you have foodstuffs that show no sign of infestation or are not completely overrun with mites, storing them at temperatures below 0°F (-18°C) for four to seven days will kill any stray mites, eggs, or larva. Once the mites are dead, try sifting the dry goods or removing portions you know were infested and may contain dead mites. You want to remove every last speck of food from these containers, depriving any surviving mites of their food. Wash the containers and lids in very hot water and make sure they are completely dry before you refill them. Vacuum the shelves and walls, paying special attention to crevices. If you don't have a vacuum, try using a clean, dry brush to sweep out the area. Make sure you throw the vacuum bag in the trash bin outside immediately after cleaning.  Wipe down all the surfaces, but avoid using chemical pesticides anywhere near your food or food storage. Try cleaning with a mixture of water and vinegar (1 part vinegar to 2 parts water) or natural insect repellents and safe pesticides like neem oil or orange oil (1 part oil to 10 parts water).  Use a hairdryer to dry the storage area. Flour mites like damp, humid places.
ضع الأطعمة التي تعاني من التفشي بشدة في أكياس بلاستيكية وضعهم في صناديق قمامة خارج المنزل. جمد أي طعام قد بكون تعرض للتفشي لتقتل سوس الدقيق. أزل أي صناديق أو آنية أو حاويات طعام كان الطعام الملوث مخزنًا فيها وطهرها. نظف مكان التخزين الذي به التفشي بالكامل.