Ridding Your Home of Pantry Moths

If you buy organic flours and grains, chances are you've had to deal with pesky pantry moths.  We started having a problem a few years ago so began keeping most of our grains in the freezer.  But still there was often not room in the freezer so something would inevitably get put in the pantry.  Last year, when I was getting my certification in aromatherapy, one of my homework assignments was to write a paper on Mugwort.  I was familiar with this herb since we have a huge Mugwort plant that grows right near our barn each year.  I also knew that it was a plant that the native people used to help promote dreaming.  But what I found out as I researched this plant for my paper, is that it helps to rid your home of pantry moths.  So I gathered bunches of it and placed one bunch in my pantry and the other bunch I hung right next to one of my kitchen cupboards.  It really helped.  There was a noticeable difference in our home.  This is a great time of year to pick it and I personally love the smell of mugwort, but not everyone cares for it.  But if it helps get rid of pantry moths, it's well worth tolerating the smell!