Moths in kitchen cabinets can be a persistent problem. Often, they have laid eggs in a variety of food products by the time we learn they are present. Most moths in North American kitchens are either grain or flour moths. They feed on almost any stored food product, including pet food. If you see multiple moths in any part of your house, especially the kitchen, it is likely that they are grain or flour moths because clothes moths rarely fly outside of your clothes closets. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Use a sticky pheromone pest strip to catch adult moths. Strips are available in any hardware store and in many supermarkets. They contain a hormone that attracts moths and a sticky substance to catch them once they draw near. Make sure to hang pest strips in locations where you will not walk into them.
2. Throw away or compost any food items that are not well sealed, such as grains and snacks in cardboard boxes and plastic bags.
3. If you are not sure if an item is infested or if an item is too valuable to throw away, store it in the freezer for four days to kill any moths or eggs.
4. Clean up any spilled foods from your kitchen pantry. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove food residue from cracks and joints. Wipe shelves with a soapy cloth.
5. To prevent reinfestation, store foods in glass jars. Buy only as much as you will use in a few weeks. Stay alert to signs that moths have returned, and take action immediately if you see them.
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