Cindy in C-ville Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I cannot figure out where they are. I have thrown out every box of pasta, rice, flour, etc. and they are still there. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 They're probably looking for a new home. I honestly don't know it'll the adults even eat, or if they're like luna moths and just live to lay eggs. Vacuum and spray/wipe out the cabinets, then get the moth traps from the hardware store, and freeze any dry goods when you bring them in. I hate those things. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessieC Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Scrub the shelves, throw out everything that is not canned, and get those sticky moth traps at the hardware store. btdt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I hate moths. They come in on our clothes when the clothes are hung outside to dry. I even shake out each piece of clothing when taking off the line and they STILL come in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 buy a couple of the traps, they can really help. I am in the same situation. I have been through everything and there are still a few around. Oh, look under things that are not food related. Like, behind the clock hanging on the wall, and pictures. I found a little 'nest' of them (shudder) on a clean washcloth in the linen closet. I have no idea what they were eating. I thought they were grain moths! blech! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Meal moths will live in dried fruit, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 They're not bed bugs. They're not bed bugs. They're not bed bugs. I just keep repeating this to myself. Behind clocks? In linens? In dried fruit? I found tons in nuts. Yuck! Moth traps! I never knew. Thanks, Gals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 We fought these stupid things for a year. I think they came in on some popcorn. Ugh. Anyway, those traps worked wonders. After I cleaned everything and threw most of our food away, I put those traps in. They were gone pretty fast after that! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I've been told you need to scrub down your pantry with bleach or some other serious disinfectant. Just throwing away boxes isn't enough. Perhaps someone here has a better solution (or a greener solution). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I hate moths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I hate moths. Oh great! Now my 16 yo wants to know where he can get one of these!?!:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Moths also come in bird seed and pet food. I had a horrible problem several years ago. Cleaned everything and set out those pheromone traps. I read online that moth larva can be found in bird seed. Sure enough, I had an open bag of bird seed in my pantry. Threw the bird seed out, and I haven't seen a moth since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvToRead Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I hate moths. Will this take care of the moles in my yard?:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I just spray and wipe out with my regular all-purpose cleaner. I think bleach is probably overkill in this area. (bonus: I like Mrs Meyers lavender, so that might deter them from flying back into the cabinets... Or not. ) They like ANY pantry goods, just about. They annoy me to the point that all bulk grains, nuts, seeds and dried fruit get detailed to the freezer and we just keep "working quantities" in the cupboard, sealed in quart or half gallon mason jars. If one of the little @!$&"?&! comes through the deep freeze, they're sealed in pne jar and out of the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 I hate moths. Like! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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