Combating dried fruit moths | Parasitic wasps & moth traps from GR

1. General information about dried fruit moths

The dried fruit moth (Plodia interpunctella) is one of the most well-known food moths . It attacks dried fruit, nuts, cereals, grains, chocolate, and many other stored products. The small moths are 8–10 mm in size and have reddish-brown forewings with lighter tips.

The larvae of the dried fruit moth are particularly problematic: They devour stored food, leaving behind webs, droppings, and feeding marks. Infested food is inedible and should be discarded. An untreated infestation can quickly spread throughout the kitchen, pantry, or storage room.

2. Detecting dried fruit moth infestation – typical signs

The typical signs of an infestation with dried fruit moths are:

Small, fluttering moths in the kitchen or pantry (especially in the evening)
Larvae in foods such as nuts, muesli, oatmeal or dried fruit
Webs in packaging or between food
Small droppings and empty shells in the pantry
Food tastes musty or is discolored

With the parasitic wasps against dried fruit moths, you use a natural method to prevent moth infestation in supplies and reliably protect your food.

Easy to use: Simply place the cards in storage or storage areas – it's quick and easy to get started.
Natural & unobtrusive: Ichneumon wasps are tiny, beneficial insects from nature that work without chemicals and are unnoticeable in everyday life.
Long-lasting: Provides reliable protection against dried fruit moths for several weeks.

Parasitic wasps against food moths

From €8,49

€8,49 /item

3. Preventing dried fruit moths – Tips for the kitchen and pantry

To prevent dried fruit moths in the house , these measures will help:

Store food airtight : Store nuts, flour, muesli and dried fruit in screw-top jars or airtight containers
Check new purchases : Check supplies for moths or webs
Clean cupboards regularly : remove crumbs, leftovers and open packaging immediately
Use up old stocks first to avoid infestation
Freeze food briefly to kill any larvae or eggs that may be present

Targeted use in the pantry: The trap reliably attracts food moths such as dried fruit moths and helps to detect and limit an infestation early.

Easy to use: Ready to use in just a few steps – ideal for the pantry, kitchen or pantry.
Safe & odorless: No chemical additives – harmless to humans and pets.
Long-lasting: Provides reliable support in monitoring food moths over several weeks.

Food moth trap (10 value pack)

€9,90

€9,90 /item

4. GREEN GUARDIA products against dried fruit moths

GREEN GUARDIA food moth traps

These practical sticky traps are equipped with a special attractant that reliably attracts male moths . They are ideal for infestation control and population reduction. Simply set them up in the kitchen or pantry and check them regularly.

GREEN GUARDIA parasitic wasps against food moths

Our parasitic wasps (Trichogramma) are tiny but highly effective beneficial insects. They lay their eggs directly inside the eggs of the dried fruit moth. This prevents the moths from developing further, stopping the infestation naturally. Parasitic wasps are completely harmless to humans and pets and disappear on their own once their work is done.

👉 The combination of food moth traps (for control and catching males) and parasitic wasps (for biological control of the eggs) offers the most effective and sustainable solution to permanently get rid of dried fruit moths in the kitchen and pantry .

✅ Conclusion: The dried fruit moth is a widespread pest in stored products that renders food inedible. With consistent prevention and GREEN GUARDIA products – parasitic wasps and food moth traps – you can combat dried fruit moths naturally, effectively, and long-term .