{"title":"How to moth-proof a pantry | Non-toxic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow to moth-proof a pantry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best pantry moth infestation is the one that never starts. Moth-proofing a pantry is mostly about denying them food and catching any hitchhikers early. A few simple habits will keep your dry goods safe for good. Here is how to make your pantry a place pantry moths cannot get a foothold, the non-toxic way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow pantry moths get in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost infestations arrive from the store, hidden as eggs or tiny larvae inside a bag of flour, birdseed, grain or pet food. They are almost impossible to spot at the checkout, so they ride home and hatch in your warm pantry. That is why moth-proofing starts at the door with what you bring in, and continues with how you store it. A few good habits keep them from ever settling in. (More on the how and why: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/products\/how-to-get-rid-of-pantry-moths\"\u003eWhy pantry moths keep coming back\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/blogs\/pest-control\/8-ways-to-ensure-you-never-again-see-a-bug-in-your-pantry\"\u003e8 ways to keep bugs out of your pantry\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe non-toxic way to moth-proof\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove dry goods out of their flimsy packaging and into sealed glass or metal containers, which both traps any stowaways and keeps new moths out. New bags of flour, grain, birdseed and pet food are the usual way an infestation sneaks in, so freeze them for a week before they go on the shelf to kill any eggs riding along. Keep a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/premium-pantry-moth-traps-6-traps\"\u003ePantry Moth Trap\u003c\/a\u003e hanging year-round as an early warning system, so you catch a single stray male before it can start a population. Swap in a fresh trap every three months once one is opened, since that is how long the lure stays potent. Unopened traps keep for up to three years from their manufacture date, so the next one is always ready to go. Wipe up crumbs and spills, rotate older items to the front and puff Dust to Dust in a thin, even layer into shelf cracks and back corners with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/insect-buster\"\u003eInsect Buster\u003c\/a\u003e, where the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drkilligans.com\/products\/dust-to-dust-non-toxic-insect-powder\"\u003eDust to Dust\u003c\/a\u003e works as a lasting barrier in the spots you cannot seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMoth-proof your pantry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e move your dry goods into airtight glass or metal containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze new bulk buys:\u003c\/strong\u003e freeze new grain, flour, birdseed and pet food for a week before shelving to kill hidden eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspect new groceries:\u003c\/strong\u003e check new bags for webbing or clumping before they hit the shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor with a trap:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep a Pantry Moth Trap up year-round and replace it every three months once opened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e wipe crumbs, rotate stock and puff Dust to Dust into shelf cracks.\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-get-rid-of-pantry-moths-in-the-pantry-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to get rid of pantry moths in the 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-moth-proof-a-pantry-non-toxic-guide.oembed","provider":"Dr. Killigan's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}