Pantry moths are small, brown and grey moths that flutter out when you open a kitchen cupboard. Their larvae live in flour, rice, cereal, nuts, dried fruit and pet food, and they spin fine webbing inside packets and along shelf edges. In the warm months in Brisbane, a single infested bag can spread through the whole pantry within weeks.
When you call, tell us how big the pantry is and how long you have been seeing moths. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. Before the visit, you clear the shelves and throw out anything with webbing, larvae or holes in the packaging. The crew we book then treats the cracks, shelf supports and corners where larvae spin cocoons.
- Inspection of shelves, hinges and shelf pin holes
- Treatment of cracks and corners inside cupboards
- Pheromone traps to catch male moths and show activity
- Advice on which foods to throw out and which to keep
- Tips on storing dry goods in sealed containers
Once the treatment is dry, wipe the shelves and move fresh food into sealed glass or hard plastic containers. Buy dry goods in smaller amounts where you can, and keep an eye on pet food, which is a common source. Traps left in the pantry help show whether any moths remain. Check the pantry every week or so for a month.
Pantry moth control can be booked with a general pest treatment if you are also seeing cockroaches or ants in the kitchen. Bring any moth-affected packets to the crew's attention so they can see what you are dealing with. To book pantry moth control in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7769 and we will arrange a local crew.
