If small moths flutter out every time you open the pantry, you probably have pantry moths. They are a common problem in Brisbane kitchens, especially in the warmer months. The larvae live in flour, rice, pasta, cereal, nuts, spices, dried fruit and pet food, spinning fine webbing inside packets and along the edges of shelves.
When you call, tell us how big the pantry is, how long you have seen moths and whether they have spread to other cupboards. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. Before the crew arrives, empty the pantry and throw out any food with webbing, larvae, clumps or holes in the packets. The crew we book then treats the cracks, shelf supports and corners where larvae spin cocoons.
- A check of shelves, shelf pin holes, hinges and door frames
- Treatment of cracks and corners inside pantry cupboards
- Pheromone traps to catch moths and show whether any remain
- Advice on which foods to throw out and which are fine to keep
- Tips on storing dry goods in sealed containers
Once the treatment has dried, wipe the shelves and return only sealed, unaffected food. Glass jars and hard plastic containers with good lids stop moths spreading from one packet to another. Buy dry goods in smaller amounts where you can and use older stock first. Pet food and grains stored in the laundry or garage are worth checking too.
Leave the traps in place for a few weeks and check them now and then. If you are also seeing cockroaches or ants, this treatment can be booked with a general pest visit. To book pantry moth treatment in Brisbane, call 07 3543 7767 and we will arrange a local crew.
