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Moth Control Melbourne | Clothes, Carpet and Pantry Moths
Holes in jumpers or moths in the pantry? We do moth control Melbourne wide, same day where we can. Wardrobes, carpets, cupboards. Call 0401 042 325 for a free quote.
- Licensed techniciansEvery job done by a licensed pest technician
- Written quote firstThe price in writing before any work starts
- Same day serviceCall before midday, treated the same day
- Kids and pets planClear safety steps before we treat
One wardrobe, pantry or room from $139, whole home from $179, inc GST.
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Tell us where you see the moths or damage and your suburb. We reply with a time and a price.
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Moth control cost in Melbourne
Starting prices for a standard home. The final price depends on how many rooms, wardrobes and rugs are affected and whether it is clothes moths, pantry moths or both. You get it in writing before any work starts.
- Targeted treatmentOne wardrobe, pantry or room treated.from$139inc GST
- Full property treatmentMost bookedWardrobes, carpet edges, rugs and cupboards across the home.from$179inc GST
- Rugs and extensive storageValuable wool rugs, large storage areas or heavy infestations.from$249inc GST
What is moth control?
Moth control is finding where moth larvae are feeding, in wool, carpet or stored food, and treating those places so the larvae die and new moths stop hatching.
Our moth control Melbourne service covers both kinds of moths found inside homes. Clothes moths and carpet moths lay eggs in wool, silk and fur, and their larvae eat holes in jumpers, suits and rugs. Pantry moths, such as the Indian meal moth, breed in flour, cereal, nuts and pet food. The adult moths you see flying are only the sign: the damage is done by the larvae, so that is where we treat.
- One areaFrom $139 inc GST: a wardrobe, pantry or room.
- Whole homeFrom $179 inc GST, wardrobes, carpets and cupboards.
- Rugs and storageFrom $249 inc GST for large or heavy jobs.
- WhenSame day across Melbourne where we can, 7 days a week.
Signs of a moth infestation in your home
Clothes moths hide from light, so most people find the damage before they see many moths. These are the signs to look for.
Small golden moths
Pale, buff coloured moths about 7 mm long that flutter or run into dark corners rather than fly to lights.
Bare patches in carpet
Thin or bald patches along skirting boards and under furniture, where moths eating carpet stay undisturbed.
Holes in woollens
Small holes in wool jumpers, suits, scarves and blankets, often hidden on the back or under the collar.
Silky tubes and cases
Fine silk tubes, webbing or tiny cases stuck to fabric, with gritty droppings the colour of the material.
Webbing in food
Clumped flour or cereal, silky webbing in packets and small cream caterpillars in the pantry.
Caterpillars on the ceiling
Pantry moth larvae climbing walls and ceilings to pupate, often near the kitchen cupboards.
Clothes moth, carpet moths or pantry moths?
Clothes moths and carpet moths are the same pests, often called wool moths. Pantry moths are a different insect with a different treatment, so it helps to know which one you have.
| What to look at | Clothes and carpet moths | Pantry moths |
|---|---|---|
| Look | Small, plain golden or buff moth, about 7 mm | Indian meal moth: two tone wings, pale at the front and copper at the back |
| Where you see them | Wardrobes, under beds, carpet edges, storage boxes | Kitchen, pantry, laundry, near pet food and birdseed |
| What the larvae eat | Wool, silk, cashmere, fur, feathers and wool carpet | Flour, cereal, rice, nuts, dried fruit, spices and pet food |
| Damage | Holes in clothes, bare patches in rugs and carpet | Webbing and caterpillars in food, spoiled packets |
| Treatment | Wardrobes, carpet edges and rugs treated, clothes cleaned | Food cleared, shelves cleaned, cupboard cracks treated |
How our carpet moth control works
A moth exterminator treats where the larvae live, which is rarely where the moths fly. These are the places we treat on a clothes moth job.
Carpet edges
The strip along every skirting board and under beds, couches and cabinets, where larvae feed in the dark.
Wardrobes and drawers
The inside of wardrobes, drawers and blanket boxes, once you have emptied them.
Wool rugs
Rugs treated on both sides, with extra care for valuable and hand made pieces.
Growth regulator
An insect growth regulator stops eggs and young larvae becoming adults that lay more eggs.
Storage areas
Spare rooms, storage cupboards and boxes of stored woollens, which are often where it starts.
Advice for your clothes
What to wash, what to freeze and what to dry clean so the moths do not come back in the clothes.
Moth treatment preparation checklist
Good preparation makes the treatment reach the larvae. We send you this list when you book.
Call 0401 042 325- Empty wardrobes, drawers and blanket boxes in the affected rooms
- Wash woollens hot where the label allows, dry clean the rest, or seal and freeze for a week
- Vacuum carpet edges, under furniture and inside wardrobes, then empty the vacuum outside
- For pantry moths, throw out infested food and empty the cupboard shelves
- Move small items off the floor so we can reach every carpet edge
Getting rid of pantry moths and the Indian meal moth
Pantry moths spread from one infested packet to every open bag in the cupboard. The cure is clearing the food and then treating the cupboard itself.
Find the source
We check flour, cereal, rice, nuts, spices, dried fruit, pet food and birdseed for webbing and larvae.
Clean the shelves
Infested food goes out, shelves are vacuumed and wiped, and the cracks and shelf holes are treated.
Seal the food
New food goes into sealed glass or hard plastic containers so any moths left have nothing to breed in.
Watch for two weeks
A few moths may hatch from hidden spots. We tell you what is normal and when to call us back.
Which moth pest control option fits your home
Choose the option that matches what you are seeing. If you are not sure, tell us and we will recommend one.
| Option | Suits | What is included | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Targeted treatment | Moths in wardrobe areas, one pantry or one room | That wardrobe, pantry or room treated, with advice | $139 |
| Full property treatment | Moths in home rooms, carpets and cupboards | Wardrobes, carpet edges, rugs and cupboards across the home | $179 |
| Rugs and extensive storage | Valuable wool rugs, big storage areas, heavy infestations | Rugs, storage and every affected room treated | $249 |
Keeping children and pets safe during moth treatment
We plan the safety steps with you before we start, and we never spray food or food surfaces.
Out until dry
Children, pets and anyone pregnant stay out of treated rooms until surfaces are dry. Your technician gives you the time.
Food put away
All food, plates and utensils are removed from cupboards before any pantry treatment, and shelves are lined after.
Pet food and tanks
Pet food and bowls are picked up, and fish tanks are covered with the pump off during the treatment.
Licensed technician
Every moth treatment is done by a licensed technician using products registered for indoor use, applied to label rates.
Moth control questions, answered
What Melbourne households ask us before booking moth pest control.
How much does moth control cost in Melbourne?
Moth control in Melbourne starts from $139 inc GST for one wardrobe, pantry or room, from $179 for a full property treatment, and from $249 for valuable wool rugs, large storage areas or heavy infestations. You get the price in writing before we start.
Do the moths eat my clothes?
No. Adult clothes moths do not feed at all. The damage is done by their larvae, small cream caterpillars that eat wool, silk, fur and feathers. That is why treatment targets the dark places the larvae live, not the moths you see flying.
Why are moths eating carpet in only some rooms?
Clothes moth larvae like wool carpet that is dark, quiet and rarely vacuumed: under beds, behind couches and along skirting boards in spare rooms. Busy areas are walked on and vacuumed often, so the larvae stay away from them.
What should I do with clothes from the wardrobe?
Wash woollens in hot water where the label allows, dry clean delicate items, or seal them in a bag and freeze them for about a week to kill eggs and larvae. Store them in sealed bags or boxes after the treatment.
Can you treat my pantry without spraying food?
Yes. All food is removed first. We treat the cracks, corners and shelf holes inside the empty cupboard, never food or food surfaces, and you line the shelves before putting food back in sealed containers.
Why do I see moths flying around the lights at night?
Large brown moths at the lights at night are usually outdoor moths that came in through an open door. Clothes moths avoid light and pantry moths stay close to the kitchen. If you are not sure which you have, send us a photo.
How long does a moth treatment take?
One wardrobe or pantry takes under an hour. A full property carpet moth treatment usually takes one to two hours, depending on the size of the home and the number of rugs.
Do you offer same day moth control?
Yes, where we can. Call before midday and a technician can often come the same day anywhere in Melbourne, 7 days a week.
Moth control in four steps
Most moth jobs are booked in one call and done in a single visit.
Tell us what you found
Call or use the form. Holes in clothes, bare carpet or moths in the pantry, and which rooms.
Get your price
We send the price in writing with the preparation checklist, often with a same day time.
We treat the source
A licensed technician treats wardrobes, carpet edges, rugs or cupboards where the larvae live.
Keep it clean
We tell you how to store woollens and food so a new moth infestation does not start.
Moth control across Melbourne
We treat clothes, carpet and pantry moths in every Melbourne suburb. Tap your suburb to start a moth control quote.
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