{"title":"How to get rid of Indian meal moths | Non-toxic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to get rid of Indian meal moths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have been finding small moths in your kitchen, Indian meal moths are almost certainly what you are dealing with. They are the most common pantry moth in North American homes. The little webby mess in your flour or dog food is their doing. Getting rid of them means clearing out the food they are breeding in and trapping the adults, all without spraying anything toxic around your groceries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Indian meal moths are\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Indian meal moth is a small moth with two-tone wings, coppery at the tips and pale gray near the body. The adults you see are harmless and short-lived. Their only job is to mate and lay eggs on dry food. The damage comes from the larvae, cream-colored caterpillars that feed inside flour, grains, cereal, nuts, dried fruit and pet food, spinning silky webbing as they go. Because they are the same insect as the pantry moth, the fix is the same. (More on the how and why: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/insects\/pantry-moths-vs-clothing-moths\"\u003ePantry moth vs. clothing moth\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/products\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-rid-of-pantry-moths\"\u003eHow long does it take to get rid of pantry moths?\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe non-toxic way to get rid of them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart where you have seen the moths and check the open bags and boxes of dry food nearby for webbing, clumping or tiny larvae. Throw out anything clearly infested. For a sealed staple that still looks clean but you are not sure about, freeze it for a week as a precaution, since a home freezer at 0°F kills any eggs and larvae you cannot see. Vacuum the shelves, getting into the corners and seams where larvae crawl off to pupate. Wipe the cleared surfaces with a vinegar-and-water solution, then spray them with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray\"\u003eSix Feet Under\u003c\/a\u003e, which will also drop any moths you catch flying. Hang \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/premium-pantry-moth-traps-6-traps\"\u003ePantry Moth Traps\u003c\/a\u003e to catch the adult males on their pheromone lure and stop them from mating. Once the shelves are dry, puff \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/dust-to-dust-non-toxic-insect-powder\"\u003eDust to Dust\u003c\/a\u003e in a thin, even layer into those cracks with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/insect-buster\"\u003eInsect Buster\u003c\/a\u003e, so anything that returns meets the powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClear out Indian meal moths for good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFind the source:\u003c\/strong\u003e start where you have seen the moths and toss any dry goods with webbing, clumps or larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze the maybes:\u003c\/strong\u003e freeze sealed staples that look clean but you are unsure about for a week as a precaution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean it out:\u003c\/strong\u003e vacuum the corners and seams, then wipe with a vinegar-and-water solution, followed by Six Feet Under.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrap the adults:\u003c\/strong\u003e hang Pantry Moth Traps to catch the males and stop new eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreat and store:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave a thin layer of Dust to Dust in the cracks and move dry goods into airtight glass or metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/how-to-get-rid-of-pantry-moths-in-the-kitchen-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to get rid of pantry moths in the kitchen\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/how-to-get-rid-of-pantry-moths-in-dog-food-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to get rid of pantry moths in dog food\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop non-toxic pantry moth control →\u003c\/strong\u003e browse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/pantry-moths\"\u003ePantry moth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"insect-buster","title":"Insect Buster: Targeted Insect Powder Applicator - Works with Dust to Dust or any Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eDisperse insect powders with precision using this meticulously engineered bulb duster, saving you time and money on pest control.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":42471887503578,"sku":"IB-SML-08","price":24.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 oz","offer_id":42471887470810,"sku":"IB-LRG-14","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/The-Insect-Buster-Bulb-Duster-small.jpg?v=1762439476"},{"product_id":"premium-pantry-moth-traps-6-traps","title":"Pantry Moth Trap (6 Pack) - Double Potent Pheromone \u0026 Glue Formula - Protect Food \u0026 Kitchens","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrusted by Homes \u0026amp; Gardens magazine, home improvement icon Bob Vila and 250,000+ households, these double-potent pheromone glue traps are proven to be the most effective solution to eradicate pantry moths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":37254091997339,"sku":"PMT-BLK-06","price":17.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":37254092030107,"sku":"PMT-BLU-06","price":17.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/Premium-Pantry-Moth-Traps-black.jpg?v=1762439483"},{"product_id":"six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray","title":"Six Feet Under: Indoor \u0026 Outdoor Insect Killer \u0026 Repellant - Fast-Acting (24 oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur clean kill formula is a biodegradable blend of active plant-derived ingredients, and it's proven to kill ants, roaches, insect larvae, beetles, moths, flies, fleas, and 50+ other bugs—fast. 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