{"title":"How to get rid of pantry moths in the kitchen | Non-toxic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to get rid of pantry moths in the kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen pantry moths get into the kitchen, they rarely stay put in one cupboard. You might see them fluttering near the ceiling, resting on a wall or tucked into a cabinet across the room from where they hatched. Clearing them means finding the food they are breeding in, cleaning the spots they hide in and trapping the adults, all without toxic sprays around where you cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy they spread through the kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePantry moths start in one bag of dry food, but they do not stay there. When the larvae are ready to pupate, they leave the food and crawl up walls, into cabinet corners and along the tops of doorframes to spin their cocoons. That is why you spot moths and webbing far from the pantry. The adults that emerge then lay their eggs on whatever open food they can reach, moving the problem from one cupboard to the next. Finding the original food source is the key to stopping the cycle. (More on the how and why: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-moths-when-you-cannot-find-the-source\"\u003eHow to get rid of moths when you can't find the source\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/products\/banish-the-bugs-reclaim-your-pantry-the-power-of-pantry-moth-traps\"\u003eDo pantry moth traps work?\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe non-toxic fix for your kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart where you have seen the moths and work outward, checking the open bags and boxes of dry food nearby for webbing, clumping or larvae. Throw out anything infested. Check the cupboards on either side too, since the larvae travel. Freeze sealed staples that look clean, but you are unsure about for a week to kill any eggs you cannot see. Vacuum the cabinets, shelf corners and the wall and ceiling edges where larvae crawl 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 and break the breeding cycle. Once the surfaces 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 the cabinet seams with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/insect-buster\"\u003eInsect Buster\u003c\/a\u003e as a lasting barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClear the kitchen step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart at the sighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e check the open dry goods nearby and the next cupboard over, tossing anything infested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze the maybes:\u003c\/strong\u003e freeze clean-looking staples you are unsure about for a week as a precaution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e vacuum the corners and edges, wipe with a vinegar-and-water solution, then spray with 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\u003eSeal and protect:\u003c\/strong\u003e store dry goods in airtight glass or metal and dust the seams with Dust to Dust.\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-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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