Hi Wendy –
Pantry moths are considered to be the most troublesome pest infesting stored products in the United States. They attack all cereal products, whole grains, dried fruits, pet foods, bird seed, dried milk and nuts. Below is our 11 step treatment program for getting rid of pantry moths naturally and save BIG money doing it yourself!
1. Inspect foods for possible infestation before you purchase. Look for webbing and small holes in the packaging.
2. Store susceptible food products in tightly sealed containers.
3. Infested food items can be thrown away or salvaged by freezing forย one week.
4. Clean up food spills promptly, paying close attention to cracks and crevices.
5. Vacuumย problem areas in the kitchen. Empty after use to prevent reinfestation.
6. The Pantry Pest Trap uses a powerful attractant to detect adult moths. Place near the problem area, generally where dried foodstuffs are stored.
7. Release trichogramma wasps to attack and destroy pestย eggs. These tiny beneficial insects are very effective because they prevent the pest from reaching the destructive larval stage.
8. Applyย organic diatomaceous earthย for long-lastingย protection.ย Made up of tiny fossilizedย aquatic organisms,ย that look like broken glass under the microscope, DEย kills by scoring an insectโs outer layerย as it crawls over the fine powder.ย Containsย NO toxic poisons!
9. Bt-kurstaki (Bt-k) is a highly selective biological pesticide used to manage the larval stage of this pest. Approved for organic use, it should be applied every 7- to 10-days, as needed.
10. Made from citrus peel extract, Orange Guard kills and repels many bugs on contact. Spray in kitchens, pantries and under cabinets and appliances โ anywhere insects hide! Safe for use around food, people and pets.
11. Least-toxicย botanical insecticides should be used as a last resort. Derived from plants which have insecticidal properties, these natural pesticidesย have fewer harmful side effects than synthetic chemicals and break down more quickly in the environment.
Hope it helps!