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3 Tips for Keeping Moths Out Of Your Kitchen



In almost every home, there’s bound to be a few bugs hanging around from time to time. However, one place that you never want to see a bug is in the kitchen. Especially for those who love to cook, there’s nothing worse than getting all your ingredients ready to create something delicious only to discover that there are bugs or other critters that have enjoyed your food first. Some of the biggest culprits of destroying grains in the kitchen are moths. Luckily, there are things you can do to ensure that you don’t ever have to deal with this problem again. To show you how, here are three tips for keeping moths out of your kitchen.

Start With A Clean Slate

Whether you’ve found moths in your pantry before or you’re just wanting to ensure you never do, the first step is to ensure that you’re starting with a clean slate. According to Sarah Littleton, a contributor to Bob Vila, it’s best to clean out the entire area and wipe everything down. Take everything out of the pantry or cupboard and wipe down every surface. If you see any holes or moths or larvae on any item, either throw that entire thing away or, if it’s a glass jar, wash it in very hot water and scrub it with soap. Once you’ve thoroughly cleaned everything, you can then start putting things back on the shelves.

Get Smart About Storage

To keep any moths from coming into your kitchen space, you’ve got to take away their food source, which is your food source, too. To best do this, Emily Han, a contributor to Apartment Therapy, advises that you store any and all your food in airtight containers. These containers can either be glass, plastic, or even metal. And if you’re worried about bringing home any moths or larvae from the store that you bought your dry goods at, you can put them in a plastic bag and stick them in the freezer for about a week. During this time, any eggs will have been killed.

Conduct Regular Inspections

Even after you’ve done a great job cleaning and are careful to properly store and prepare your food before putting it in the pantry, Erin Huffstetler, a contributor to The Balance Everyday, shares that you should still conduct regular inspections of your food storage areas. Be on the lookout for any moth activity, holes in any food packaging, trails of food, webs, or larvae that have recently sprung up. If and when you do see these signs of moths returning, make sure you follow the same steps mentioned above to get rid of this problem before it gets too out of hand.

If you’re worried about moths in your kitchen, consider using the tips mentioned above to help keep these pests away.


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