Pantry moths are small, brownish moths that flutter around kitchens in Fortitude Valley homes. Their larvae live in dry foods such as flour, rice, pasta, cereal, nuts and pet food, where they leave webbing and small clumps. Many people first notice them when they open a packet and find webbing inside, or see moths resting on the pantry ceiling.
The crew treats the pantry and kitchen cupboards once the shelves are clear. They apply products to the corners, shelf edges, hinges and cracks where larvae crawl to pupate. They also check nearby areas where moths can spread, such as the laundry, pet food storage and other cupboards. Pheromone traps can be placed to catch adult moths and show whether any remain after the visit. Pet food bags, spice jars and open packets at the back of the shelf are the usual places an infestation starts, so the crew checks those closely.
- Treatment of pantry shelves, corners, hinges and cracks
- Checks of nearby cupboards, laundries and pet food storage
- Pheromone traps placed to catch adult moths
- Advice on which foods to throw out and which to keep
- Tips on storing dry food in sealed containers
Before the visit, empty the pantry and throw out any food with webbing, clumps or larvae. Check unopened packets too, as larvae can chew through thin plastic. Vacuum the shelves and empty the vacuum outside. After the visit, store dry foods in sealed glass or hard plastic containers and buy smaller amounts so food does not sit for months.
Crews visit Fortitude Valley and nearby suburbs through the week. Call 07 3543 7769 to book pantry moth control and get your price before the visit.
