If small brown moths are fluttering around your kitchen at night, or you have found webbing in the flour or cereal, you probably have pantry moths. In Chadstone, they are common in homes that store dry food for long periods or buy in bulk. The larvae live inside grains, flour, rice, nuts, dried fruit, spices, pet food and seed, and spin silky webbing as they feed.
Getting rid of the moths means dealing with the larvae in the food and the cocoons tucked into the pantry itself. Throwing out infested packets is the first step. The crew we book then treats shelves, cracks, corners, hinges and shelf-pin holes where eggs and cocoons are hiding, and can set traps to check for new activity.
- Help working out which food packets are affected
- Treatment of pantry shelves, corners, hinges and cracks
- Attention to shelf-pin holes and gaps behind skirting boards
- Moth traps to watch for new activity
- Advice on storing dry food in sealed containers
Before the crew arrives, empty the pantry and throw out any food with webbing, clumps or larvae. Put any unopened packets you want to keep in the freezer for a few days. Vacuum the shelves, corners and cracks, then empty the vacuum outside. Leave the pantry empty so the crew can treat it.
When the shelves are dry, restock with food in clear, airtight containers so you can spot any trouble early. Check pet food and seed stored in the laundry or garage too, as moths can start there. Call 03 7053 9838 for upfront pricing on pantry moth control in Chadstone.