Pantry moths are the small brown moths you see fluttering around the kitchen at dusk. Their grubs live inside flour, rice, oats, cereal, nuts, dried fruit, spices and pet food. Signs include webbing in food packets, clumps in flour, small worms on the pantry shelves and cocoons tucked into corners and hinges. In Oakleigh, they are common in homes that buy food in bulk or keep it for a long time.
The moths you see are the adults, but the real problem is the grubs in your food and the cocoons tucked away in the pantry. Getting rid of infested food is the first step. The crew we book then treats the pantry shelves, cracks, hinges and shelf supports where cocoons and eggs are hiding, and can place moth traps to watch for new activity.
- Help checking which food packets are affected
- Treatment of pantry shelves, cracks, corners and hinges
- Attention to shelf pin holes and gaps behind skirting boards
- Placing monitoring traps to track new moths
- Advice on storing dry food in sealed containers
Before the visit, empty the pantry and throw out any food that shows webbing, clumps or grubs. Put unopened packets you want to keep in the freezer for a few days. Vacuum the shelves and corners, then empty the vacuum outside. Leave the pantry empty for the crew to treat.
Once shelves are dry, restock with food in clear, airtight jars and tubs so you can spot trouble early. Check pet food and seed stored in the laundry or garage too. Call 03 7053 9857 for upfront pricing on pantry moth treatment in Oakleigh.