Pantry moths in stored food or clothes moths around a wardrobe are both common calls from Brisbane households, particularly after new groceries or second-hand furniture have come into the house. When you ring, we ask whether the moths are around food or fabric, since the two involve quite different treatment areas, then book a local crew accordingly. Small webbing or larvae in a cereal box or flour packet is usually the first thing people notice.
For pantry moths, the crew usually checks stored grains, cereals, pet food and any packaging with small holes or webbing, since this is where larvae are commonly found. For clothes moths, they focus on wardrobes, drawers and stored woollens, along with any carpet edges or rugs that have not been moved in a while. In Brisbane homes with built-in robes or a separate pantry cupboard, they will check the whole storage area rather than just the shelf where moths were first noticed. Linen cupboards and blanket boxes are worth a mention too, since these are another quiet spot where clothes moths can settle in for a season without being noticed.
- Inspection of pantry items, cupboards and stored food packaging
- Treatment of wardrobes, drawers and stored clothing or linen
- Advice on sealing food in containers to prevent pantry moths returning
- Guidance on storing woollens to reduce the risk of clothes moths
- A check of carpet edges and rugs in rooms with clothes moth activity
- A confirmed price before any treatment work begins
If moths have turned up in the pantry or wardrobe, call 07 3543 7769 and tell us whether it is a food or fabric issue. We will book a local Brisbane crew and confirm the price first.
