Natural Ways to Prevent and Eliminate Pantry Moths

Store dry goods in glass jars, metal tins, or sturdy plastic containers. This prevents moths from entering and laying eggs.

2. Keep Your Pantry Clean

Regularly wipe shelves, vacuum corners, and remove expired or infested food. Cleaning removes eggs and larvae before they can spread.

3. Bay Leaves

Place a few bay leaves inside pantry shelves or containers. Pantry moths dislike the scent, which acts as a natural deterrent.

4. Cloves or Lavender

Adding cloves, lavender sachets, or cedar chips to your pantry can repel moths naturally.

5. Freeze New Dry Goods

When bringing new flour, grains, or nuts home, freeze them for 72 hours to kill any eggs or larvae before storing.

Natural Methods to Eliminate Pantry Moths
1. Identify and Remove Infested Items