Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
🧴 White wine vinegar | 🌿 Peppermint essential oil |
🧊 Ice (for freezing food) | 🌼 Bay leaves |
🌸 Dried lavender | 🧂 Cloves |
🐛 Pheromone traps | 🔄 Water |
Utensils
🧴 Spray bottle | 🧊 Freezer |
💧 Mixing container | 📦 Sealed boxes |
🌱 Essential oils (peppermint, lavender) | 🧪 Pheromone traps |
🍂 Small bowls | 🧤 Protective gloves |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: None
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Rest time: None
Cooking time: None
STEP 1: Start by checking your cabinets to identify food contaminated by pantry moths.
STEP 2: Empty the cabinets completely and clean the surfaces with a mixture of white vinegar and water to eliminate the eggs.
STEP 3: Place your bulk-purchased food in the freezer for 48 hours to kill any moths and potential larvae.
STEP 4: Introduce pheromone traps in the cabinets to catch adults and monitor their presence.
STEP 5: Use essential oils like peppermint or clove to repel the moths by diffusing them in your storage spaces.
STEP 6: Finally, store food in sealed boxes to prevent the moths from accessing them again.
To get rid of pantry moths effectively, there are several methods to consider. First, using essential oils such as peppermint can help repel these pests. Next, regularly cleaning your cabinets with a mixture of white vinegar and water creates an unfavorable environment for their presence. For bulk-purchased food, it is wise to freeze them for 48 hours to eliminate the eggs and larvae. Finally, placing pheromone traps and natural elements like cloves in your cabinets can prove very effective in catching adult moths and preventing their proliferation.