Flying pests
Pantry moths
- Leave the property
- During treatment
- Pantry stays empty
- 12–24 hours or until dry
No entry until it's dry. Drying takes 3–4 hours or longer, so don't go back into a treated area until it's dry, even if the time on this page has passed.
Get your home ready
Before we arrive
After treatment
- Do not wipe treated surfaces
- Leave pantry empty for 12–24 hours or until dry
Common questions
How do pantry moths start?
Often introduced through packaged foods.
Do I need to throw away all food?
Only affected or open products.
Can they come back?
Yes if contaminated food is reintroduced.
Keep them away
- Store dry foods in sealed containers
- Inspect grains regularly
- Avoid storing old or out of date food
Still have a question?
Call us and we'll help. If you're still seeing activity after the times on this page, let us know.