{"title":"How to get rid of pantry moths in the pantry | Non-toxic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to get rid of pantry moths in the pantry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pantry is ground zero for a pantry moth problem. It is warm, dark and packed with exactly the dry starchy food their larvae live on. If moths keep appearing every time you open the door, the answer is not another can of spray. It is a careful clear-out of the food they are breeding in, a deep clean of the shelves and a trap to catch the adults, all without chemicals around your groceries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy pantry moths love the pantry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePantry moths lay their eggs directly on dry goods, so a stocked pantry is a nursery. Flour, cereal, rice, nuts, dried fruit and pet food are all fair game. The larvae will even chew through thin bags and cardboard to reach them. Once they finish feeding they crawl into the seams of the shelving and the corners of the cabinet to pupate, which is why the problem lingers after you toss the obvious box. (More on the how and why: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/insects\/what-do-pantry-moths-eat\"\u003eWhat do pantry moths eat?\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/products\/how-to-get-rid-of-pantry-moths\"\u003eWhy pantry moths keep coming back\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe non-toxic fix for your pantry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmpty the pantry completely and inspect every item, tossing anything with webbing, clumped powder or larvae. Vacuum the empty shelves and get into the cracks, screw holes and back corners where larvae hide, then wipe everything down. Hang \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/premium-pantry-moth-traps-6-traps\"\u003ePantry Moth Traps\u003c\/a\u003e inside to catch the adult males and stop the next generation. Before you restock, puff \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/dust-to-dust-non-toxic-insect-powder\"\u003eDust to Dust\u003c\/a\u003e into the shelf cracks with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/insect-buster\"\u003eInsect Buster\u003c\/a\u003e. Move your dry goods into sealed glass or metal containers so nothing new gets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClear the pantry step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpty and inspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e pull everything out and discard any food with webbing, clumps or larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum the cracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean shelf seams, screw holes and corners, then wipe down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrap the adults:\u003c\/strong\u003e hang Pantry Moth Traps inside the pantry to break the cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal and treat:\u003c\/strong\u003e puff Dust to Dust into cracks and store dry goods in 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-kill-pantry-moths-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to kill pantry moths\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/collections\/how-to-moth-proof-a-pantry-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to moth-proof a pantry\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-the-pantry-non-toxic.oembed","provider":"Dr. Killigan's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}