Pantry moths and clothes moths both turn up in Lilydale homes, though they cause very different problems. Pantry moths get into flour, cereal, pet food and other dry goods, while clothes moths go for wool, carpet and stored fabric in wardrobes and under-bed boxes. Small webbing or larvae in a packet of food or a hole in a woollen jumper are the usual first signs. Adult moths flying around a kitchen light in the evening are often the first thing people notice, well before they find the source in a pantry corner.
When you call, tell us whether the moths are in the pantry, the wardrobe or both, and we will book a local crew to check those areas along with nearby cupboards and carpet edges where larvae can spread from one spot to another. Sealed containers for dry goods and a rotation of older stock to the front of the pantry both help keep numbers from building back up after a visit.
- Pantry shelves and dry food storage
- Wardrobes, drawers and linen presses
- Carpet edges and rugs, especially wool
- Under-bed and storage boxes
- Kitchen cupboards near pantry goods
Clearing out affected food or fabric before the crew arrives helps a Lilydale household get on top of the problem quickly, since fresh larvae in stored goods can restart an infestation even after a treatment visit. Checking rice, flour and pet food bags for small webbing before they go back on the shelf is worth doing for a few weeks afterward, since a single missed packet can start the cycle again.
Call 03 7053 9850 and describe where you have seen moths. We will book a local crew for your home.