Pantry moths are small brown and cream moths that flutter out when you open the kitchen cupboard. Their larvae live in dry foods such as flour, rice, oats, cereal, pasta, nuts, dried fruit, spices and pet food, leaving fine silky webbing, clumps and tiny caterpillars behind. They often arrive in a packet from the shops, then spread from one open container to the next. Left alone, they can reach every cupboard in the kitchen. We take pantry moth calls from homes of every age around Dinmore.
When you ring, we ask how long you have seen moths, which cupboards are affected and whether you have already thrown anything out. We give you upfront pricing and book a nearby independent crew. The crew we book inspects the pantry and nearby cupboards, finds where the larvae are feeding and treats the cracks, shelf joins and corners where eggs and cocoons hide. They also look at pet food bins and laundry cupboards, which are often overlooked.
Before the visit, it helps to:
- Empty the pantry and check every packet for webbing or larvae
- Throw out any food that shows signs of moths
- Vacuum shelves, corners and shelf-peg holes, then empty the vacuum outside
- Wipe shelves down with warm soapy water
- Leave the pantry empty until the crew has finished
Once the shelves are clear, store dry foods in sealed glass or hard plastic containers rather than paper and thin plastic bags. Pheromone traps can help show whether moths are still around in the weeks after. To book pantry moth control in Dinmore, ring 07 3543 7773 and we will organise a local crew.
