Premium Pantry Moth Traps Value Pack (2024)

To eliminate pantry moth infestations, Dr. Killigan's Premium Pantry Moth Traps offer an effective solution. These traps utilize powerful pheromones to attract and capture pantry moths, breaking the breeding cycle. For best results, follow these steps: First, clean your pantry thoroughly, removing any infested items. Next, place the traps in your pantry according to the instructions, ideally in areas where you've noticed moth activity. Check and replace the traps every three months or sooner if they become full. Regular monitoring and maintenance of the traps, alongside keeping your pantry clean and storing food in airtight containers, can prevent moth infestations.

Placing moth traps in your kitchen, pantry and cupboards will stop the mating process by trapping males. In order to eliminate the overall problem (females and juveniles included), it is critical to find any contaminated food sources. Look inside plastic bags, cereal boxes, and in the corners of your pantry and cupboards. Look for small globs of webbing with tiny black dots of feces. Remove any contaminated food sources immediately and dispose of them in a sealed bag in your outdoor trash receptacle. Then clean all areas of your kitchen, pantry and cupboards with a simple cleaning mixture of vinegar and water.

Pantry moth larvae typically appear as small, white or cream-colored caterpillars, often found in or near food items like grains, flour, and nuts. They might create webbing in the food, which can lead to clumped together grains or flour. Spotting these larvae or webbing in your pantry goods is a clear sign of an infestation.

Pantry moths, including the commonly encountered Indian meal moth, often make their way into homes through open doors and windows or small openings around the home's exterior, like dryer vents or plumbing lines. However, one of the most common ways pantry moths infest homes is by hitching a ride inside food packaging or contaminated food items from stores. Once inside, they find food supplies in your pantry, providing an ideal environment for laying eggs and further infestation.

Pantry moths are attracted to a wide range of dry food products, including grains, nuts, legumes, cocoa, chocolate, tea, spices, dried fruits and vegetables, and even tobacco. The tell-tale signs of an infestation include webbing left by the moths on food packages or inside containers, leading to clumped food products. The larvae, which cause the most damage, grow quickly and are more maggot-like than caterpillars, potentially reaching up to 1.7 cm in length​​.

The glue is non-toxic and not harmful, but you do want to avoid contact with it because it is very sticky. If it gets on your skin, gently rub it with vegetable oil and then wash with soap and water. Repeat if necessary.

The traps are designed to remain effective for about three months after they're placed. Yet, if you notice that the traps have filled up or if there seems to be an increase in moth activity, it may be time for an early replacement. The frequency of replacing the traps can vary based on the severity of your moth infestation; more significant issues may necessitate quicker replacements. Unopened traps retain their effectiveness for around three years. Regularly inspecting the traps will assist in managing and controlling moth populations effectively.