Double Potent Pantry Moth Traps

Pantry moths, such as the Indian meal moth, commonly enter homes when they are carried in, inside of dry goods purchased from an affected supplier. However, in warmer months they can also survive outside, and can come in seeking a place to find food and lay their eggs. Once inside, they find food in pantries, ideal for laying eggs and multiplying.

These moths are drawn to a variety of dry foods, such as grains, nuts, legumes, cocoa, chocolate, tea, spices, dried fruits and veggies, and even tobacco. Signs of an infestation include the moths' webbing on food packages or inside containers, which often results in food clumping together.

Getting rid of pantry moths can be a challenge; we are here to help! Dr. Killigan's Pantry Moth Traps use potent pheromones to lure and capture the males, thus disrupting the mating cycle. Begin by giving your pantry a thorough cleaning and disposing of any food that's been contaminated. It's important to eliminate potential food sources.

Install the traps as per the provided instructions, focusing on areas with high moth activity. Regularly inspect the traps, replacing them every three months or sooner if they fill up. Consistently checking the traps and maintaining a clean, well-organized pantry, with food stored in sealed containers, will help keep moths at bay.

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Pantry moth larvae are typically small, white or cream-colored, and are often found within or around pantry staples such as grains, flour and nuts. They resemble maggots, more than caterpillars, and can grow up to 1.7 cm in length. The larvae are the ones that do the most damage, as the adult moths do not feed.

These larvae are known to produce webbing around food items, which can result in grains or flour sticking together. The presence of these larvae or their webbing is a telltale sign of a pantry moth infestation.

Unopened, Dr Killigan's traps are designed to maintain full potency for three years from the date of manufacture, which is printed on the inside of the box lid.

Once opened, the moth traps are designed to remain effective for about three months.

Having said that, if you notice that the traps have filled up or if there seems to be an increase in moth activity, it may be time for an early replacement. The frequency of replacing the traps can vary based on the severity of your moth infestation; more significant issues may necessitate quicker replacements.

Regularly inspecting the traps will assist in managing and controlling moth populations effectively.

We recommend allowing at least 10 days before deciding if Dr Killigan's Pantry Moth Traps will work for you, as it can take the pheromones that long to be fully released.

The pheromones in our traps reach a 25 ft. radius, and it takes a few days for the mature males to catch the scent and be drawn in. Move the traps after several days if there are no moths in them, to ensure the moths are able to smell them.

Please keep in mind that the traps will only attract mature males. If your traps aren't catching moths, it's possible that you currently only have females and immature males.

Pantry moths follow the life cycle: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The life cycle may be completed in as little as 30 days or as long as 300 days, depending on food availability and temperature.

If after 10 days, you still have not caught any moths, then the moths you are trying to catch are most likely a different strain or species.