Step 4. Move on to wet cleaning. Take a spray bottle, fill it with hot water, and add some dishwashing liquid. Shake the container gently to mix the liquids and evenly spray its contents over all surfaces of the cabinet or shelves. Treat the walls, doors, and floor the same way. Next, wipe everything down with a cloth or sponge first, then dry with a paper towel.

You can spray the surface with peppermint oil too, which is a natural repellent for these insects. Mix 1 cup of water and the same amount of white vinegar, add a few drops of peppermint oil, and pour everything into a spray bottle. Close it and shake well to mix the liquids. Spray the product through your pantry, shelves, or cabinet surfaces, as well as on the walls, floors, and ceilings. Then wipe everything with a sponge. If you want to store the repellent, pour it into a glass container because the oil corrodes plastic.

Step 5. Put sachets with bay leaves in places where dry foods are stored. This simple remedy will scare away insects because the pantry moth can’t stand the smell of bay leaves.

🚫 Avoid using insecticides to kill moths in your kitchen. Besides being unsafe to be used around food, they may not be effective against this type of infestation.

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