Pantry Pests
Pantry & Stored Product Pest Control
Small moths flying in a kitchen usually mean Indian meal moths, and the source is almost always a single infested package — flour, rice, pet food, birdseed, dried fruit or nuts.
- Licensed technicians
- Residential & commercial
- Inspection-first approach
- Treatment + prevention advice
Overview
Pantry Pest Control in the GTA & southern Ontario
Beetles in pantries behave the same way: the visible adults are the last stage, and the fix depends on finding and removing the breeding product.
For food-handling businesses we also review receiving, stock rotation and storage conditions, since incoming product is the usual entry route.
Signs
Signs to look for
- Small moths flying in loops near the ceiling of a kitchen
- Webbing or clumping inside dry goods packaging
- Larvae on cupboard shelves, in corners or on the ceiling
- Beetles in flour, cereal, spices or pet food
Our process
How we handle it
- 1Source huntWe inspect every dry product, including pet food and birdseed, to find the breeding package.
- 2Removal and cleaningInfested product is discarded and shelving vacuumed and wiped, including cracks and shelf brackets.
- 3Targeted treatmentCrack-and-crevice treatment or monitoring where appropriate — food areas are handled conservatively.
- 4Storage planAirtight containers and stock rotation to stop repeat infestations.
Before we arrive
How to prepare
- Do not throw everything out before we look — the source product helps confirm the species
- Empty pantry shelves if we ask
- Check garage and basement storage for pet food and birdseed
Prevention
Keeping it from coming back
- Store dry goods in airtight glass or hard plastic
- Buy smaller quantities of flour, rice and grains
- Freeze bulk grains for several days before storing
- Inspect packages at purchase for damage
Seasonal note: Pantry pests are indoor pests and appear year-round in Ontario, though sightings often increase after bulk purchases and around holiday baking supplies.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need to throw out all my food?
No. Only infested and open at-risk product needs to go. Sealed glass and hard plastic containers are usually fine.
Why do moths keep appearing after I cleaned?
Larvae crawl well away from the source to pupate — often into ceiling corners and shelf brackets — so adults keep emerging until the source package is found and the cracks are cleaned.
Are your technicians licensed?
Yes. Pest control in Ontario is regulated, and any pesticide application we perform is carried out by a licensed exterminator working within Ontario's Pesticides Act and the product label.
Do you serve both homes and businesses?
We handle pantry pest work for houses, condos and apartments as well as commercial properties such as restaurants, offices, retail units and multi-unit residential buildings.
What areas do you cover?
The Greater Toronto Area — Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, North York, Etobicoke, Oakville, Oshawa, Pickering and Ajax — plus Hamilton, Kitchener–Waterloo–Cambridge and London.
How do I get a price?
Call 365-293-5253 or send the inspection request form. We ask what you're seeing, where, and for how long, because the size of the property and the extent of the activity drive both the treatment plan and the cost.
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