Pantry moths and clothes moths are different insects with the same weakness: males find females by scent. These traps use that against them. Each trap is baited with a synthetic pheromone that imitates a female moth, on a surface that holds the males who come looking.
How pheromone moth traps work
The lure attracts male moths, and it is worth being clear about what that means. Every male caught is one that cannot fertilize eggs, so the breeding cycle slows and then breaks. What a pheromone trap does not do is kill larvae — and larvae are what actually eat through flour and wool. Think of the trap as the part that tells you what you are dealing with and ends the next generation. Clearing out infested food or washing affected clothes is what ends the current one.
More on choosing and placing them on our moth traps page.
Pantry moths and clothes moths: same trap, different placement
One trap type works for both. Put it where the moths already are.
- Pantry moths — stand a trap on a shelf near dry goods: flour, rice, cereal, grains, pet food, birdseed. Leave it in the open rather than tucked behind boxes.
- Clothes moths — place or hang a trap in a closet or drawer near wool, cashmere and stored knits. Dark, undisturbed corners are where they breed.
What these traps will not catch
These are not general-purpose insect traps. The lure is specific to moths, so flies, fruit flies, fungus gnats and mosquitoes have no reason to land on one. For flying insects at a window, use our window corner fly traps; for an open room, garage or porch, use a hanging fly stick.
How many to use, and where
One trap covers a small pantry or a single closet. For a larger kitchen, or a closet where you have already found damage, use two and place them apart so they cover the space rather than competing for the same moths. Keep traps away from strong-smelling foods and cleaning products, which can mask the lure.
When to replace a trap
Replace a trap once the sticky surface is covered, or once it stops catching while you are still seeing moths. Each trap comes sealed in foil, which keeps the lure fresh until you open it — so open them one at a time and leave the rest sealed until you need them.
What is in the pack
Available in 4, 8, 12 and 24 packs. Each trap is made from recycled paper, contains no insecticide, and folds into shape straight out of the pouch — peel the backing, fold, and set it down.
Good for cloth or pantry moths.
Good product.
Trappify is an excellent moth catcher. Easy to assemble, versatile in placement, and superbly effective. Thank you.
Works well. I was amazed at how quickly the moths came out and, in the end, how many there were. Would order again if i run out and they pick up again.
Sehr gut es bleibt alles kleben.