DOES BUCKWHEAT EVER GET BUGS/MITES/FUNGUS?
The hulls are what provide the natural protection to the buckwheat kernel from natures invading organisms, and since they are a fiber they are not nutritive. It is unheard of for any of our BUCKWHEAT in regular use to ever get any infestation. Any natural filling kept in storage for long periods of time that is not in use may provide a habitat for any number of organisms, therefore if you are going to store a BUCKWHEAT for long periods of time it is recommended to keep the BUCKWHEAT in a freezer at least for one day per month as a preventive measure, especially if you live in a hot and humid environment. Alternatively, you may use a vacuum pack sealing system. This is preferable to adding chemical agents to the pillow. We believe that people should not be exposed to chemicals when they are sleeping. Most synthetic fiber, foam and feather fillings have formaldehyde, UV inhibitors, anti-fungal agents, stabilizers, plasticizer, etc. added. There are no chemical additives used in the growi
