Pantry moths are small, brownish moths you see fluttering around the kitchen, often in the evening. Their larvae live in dry foods such as flour, rice, cereal, pasta, nuts, dried fruit, spices and pet food, leaving fine webbing and clumps in the packets. In Essendon, they are a common problem in kitchens with deep, older cupboards and bulk food stored for a long time.
Most pantry moth problems start with one infested packet brought home from the shops. From there, moths lay eggs in other foods and in cracks, shelf joins and screw holes in the cupboard. Throwing out the bad packet alone rarely fixes it, because larvae and eggs stay behind in the cupboard itself.
- Help working out which foods need to be thrown out
- Treatment of cracks, shelf joins and screw holes in cupboards
- Checks of nearby cupboards, pet food bins and spice racks
- Advice on airtight containers for dry food
- Pheromone traps to watch for adult moths after the visit
When you call, tell us how long you have seen moths and which cupboards are affected. We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew. Before the visit, empty the pantry, throw out any food with webbing or larvae, and vacuum shelves, corners and cracks. Put sealed food somewhere out of the way until the crew is done.
After the treatment, store dry food in airtight glass or hard plastic containers, use older stock first and wipe out shelves every few months. Freezing new flour or grains for a few days before storing them can also help. For pantry moth treatment anywhere in Essendon, call 03 7053 9854 to book.