Pantry moths are small grey-brown moths that flutter around the kitchen at dusk. The moths themselves do little harm, but their larvae live in stored food. You may find fine webbing in flour, rice, cereal, nuts, dried fruit, spices or pet food, along with small cream-coloured grubs crawling up the pantry walls and across the ceiling. It is a common problem in kitchens across the Northern Suburbs, especially through the warmer months.
Getting rid of pantry moths starts with finding every source. One forgotten packet at the back of a shelf can keep the cycle going for months. The crew we book helps you track down infested food, then treats the cracks, shelf supports, hinges and corners where larvae spin cocoons. Pheromone traps are placed to catch adult males and show whether moths are still breeding.
- Help finding infested food and packaging
- Treatment of shelf joins, hinges and pantry corners
- Pheromone traps to catch males and track numbers
- Advice on storing dry goods in sealed containers
Before the crew arrives, empty the pantry onto a table, throw out anything with webbing or grubs, and vacuum the shelves, corners and shelf-peg holes. Check seed mixes, pet biscuits and forgotten gift hampers too, as they are common sources. Store new dry goods in glass or hard plastic containers with tight lids. Freezing flour and grains for a few days when you bring them home also helps.
Moths spotted in a bedroom wardrobe are a different pest, so mention where you saw them when you ring. Call 03 7053 9823 for upfront pricing on pantry moth treatment in the Northern Suburbs.