Shoppers Swear These Fast-Acting Moth Traps Are a “Lifesaver” for Closets and Pantries (They Have More Than 26,000 5-Star Ratings)

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Morgan PryorCommerce Assistant Editor
Morgan PryorCommerce Assistant Editor
I cover must-have home products, sales, and brand launches. Prior to working at ATM, I earned my degree in Culture Writing and Criticism from NYU, and I interned at publications like CNN Underscored, TV Insider, Texas Monthly (I'm a Dallas native), and more. When I'm not writing, I'm usually at the movies or browsing in a thrift store.
published Jan 21, 2025
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head on shot of an assortment of spices and other pantry items in a kitchen cabinet.
Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Prop Styling: Tom Hoerup

I’ll admit that I’m not the most chill whenever I spot an insect flying around my apartment. In fact, it wasn’t too long ago that I pulled a near all-nighter because a moth was hiding somewhere behind my furniture, and I couldn’t sleep until I captured it (Thankfully, I trapped it under a cup before the sun rose.) That’s how I behaved when only one moth invaded my space; I can’t imagine how I’d react if my entire pantry became infested with them.

Unfortunately, it’s not an uncommon issue. Pantry moths lay their eggs in dry goods like flour and cereal, and once they hatch, the cycle continues — so it can take months to completely nip the problem in the bud. The first step is to toss out all of your dry goods, and you’ll need to follow that up with a deep clean of your kitchen. Last but not least, you should grab some moth traps. If you’re currently dealing with a moth takeover or want to prevent it from ever happening, Dr. Killigan’s 20-pack set has over 26,000 perfect ratings on Amazon. Read on to find out why.

What are Dr. Killigan’s Premium Double Potent Pantry Moth Traps?

If you’ve ever had a moth problem before, then Dr. Killigan’s name might ring a bell — it has served more than a million households with its efficient pheromone traps. It’s specially designed to handle Indian meal moths, Mediterranean flour moths,  and other moths of the food variety, so it’ll protect things like birdseed and pet food as well as your baking ingredients.

The scent-free pheromones attract them to the trap’s surface, which is coated with sticky glue. The trap’s design is slim and discreet, so you can slide it into a compact area and let it work its magic, keeping your kitchen free of moths for up to six months.

Although this variation of traps isn’t designed for clothing moths — the brand has another type of trap specifically meant for those — multiple shoppers note that they’ve seen success after placing them in closets, too. “After seeing two small moths in my closet, I bought this product,” one shopper explains. “I placed one in my closet and checked a couple days later to see if the two moths were gone. The trap had at least a dozen moths in it! Not only did it work quickly and effectively, but made me realize I had way more moths than the two I saw. Great product!”

Credit: Dr. Killigan's

What Amazon Shoppers Are Saying

Average Rating: 4.5/5

“I put these up a few months ago in my laundry room in my closets anywhere that I have clothes or fabric. And now I’m buying a whole package to put all over the house no matter what. These work really well [and] they don’t let off a smell. They are never in the way you kind of just forget about them. We have fruit trees, so it draws in a lot of bugs and this has been a lifesaver with a great cost.” — Troy & Scheli Hatch

“It took about 3-4 weeks for them to completely disappear. At first I was getting a little nervous because I wasn’t sure if they were working but I could see they were working because there were several moths in each of the traps I put out. At first I only used about 5 traps. I ended up setting-up more all over the kitchen inside cabinets and on top of cabinets.” — V. Ang

“Have never dealt with pantry moths before. We emptied and deep cleaned the pantry twice and were still struggling. I searched and found these and can attest to their efficacy. Haven’t seen a moth in months. Will reorder if I ever have another outbreak.” — Lisa K.

You can go with a 20-pack and be set for years, or you can start smaller with the six-pack, which is on sale for 10% off. Either way, you’ll want to put one in every room. While the traps aren’t that visibly noticeable, you’ll notice their huge impact in no time.

Buy: Dr. Killigan’s Premium Double Potent Pantry Moth Traps, 20-Pack, $39.97

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