{"title":"How to get rid of pantry moths in dog food | Non-toxic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to get rid of pantry moths in dog food\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big bag of kibble is one of the most common and most overlooked ways pantry moths get into a home. Dog food is full of the grains and fats their larvae feed on. A bag left open or loosely closed lets moths pass in and out, spreading the problem. Here is how to clear them out and keep your pet's food protected, without any chemicals near what your dog eats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy dog food attracts pantry moths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePantry moths usually arrive as eggs already inside a new bag of dog food, hidden in the kibble from somewhere along the way to the store. Wherever the bag is kept, from a kitchen cupboard to a garage shelf, that warmth is all they need to hatch into larvae and multiply. Because a bag of dog food can sit around for weeks, an infestation has plenty of time to build before you notice the webbing. (More on the how and why: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-birdseed-moths\"\u003eHow to get rid of pantry moths in birdseed\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/pest-control\/does-pet-food-attract-insects\"\u003eDoes pet food attract insects?\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe non-toxic fix for pet food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrow out any dog food with webbing, clumping or larvae, since infested kibble is not worth keeping. If a bag looks clean but sat near the trouble, freeze it for a week to kill any hidden eggs before you trust it. Then move the kibble out of its bag and into a sealed metal or heavy plastic container, which both traps anything already inside and keeps new moths out. Hang a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/premium-pantry-moth-traps-6-traps\"\u003ePantry Moth Trap\u003c\/a\u003e nearby to catch adult males and warn you early if the problem returns. If the food was kept in a cabinet, wipe it out and 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 the cabinet cracks with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/insect-buster\"\u003eInsect Buster\u003c\/a\u003e, keeping it off the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtect your dog's food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToss the infested kibble:\u003c\/strong\u003e discard any dog food with webbing, clumps or larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze if unsure:\u003c\/strong\u003e freeze a clean-looking bag for a week before you trust it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal it up:\u003c\/strong\u003e move kibble into an airtight metal or heavy plastic container, out of the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor with a trap:\u003c\/strong\u003e hang a Pantry Moth Trap nearby to catch males and warn you early.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreat the cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e if the food sat in a cabinet, puff Dust to Dust into its cracks, never on the food.\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-indian-meal-moths-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to get rid of Indian meal moths\u003c\/a\u003e and \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.\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":"dust-to-dust-non-toxic-insect-powder","title":"Dust to Dust: Dual-Action Kills \u0026 Repels (1 Bottle) - Plant-Powered Insect Powder (10 oz )","description":"\u003cp\u003eEliminate 100+ insect species, including ants, roaches, ticks and fleas with this plant-powered insect powder with leave-behind lethality, yielding faster kill times than diatomaceous earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43780784881882,"sku":"DTD-10","price":17.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/Dust-to-Dust-Insect-Powder.jpg?v=1762439626"}],"url":"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/how-to-get-rid-of-pantry-moths-in-dog-food-non-toxic-guide.oembed","provider":"Dr. Killigan's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}