Combating mold mites

Do you have mold mites in your pantry? ✅ Fight mold mites naturally and permanently with GREEN GUARDIA predatory mites. Safe for humans, pets, and the environment.

1. General information about mold mites

The mold mite (Tyrophagus putrescentiae) is a tiny stored product pest that is found primarily in food and animal feed . It infests flour, grain, dried fruit, cheese, nuts, and even animal feed. Mold mites multiply explosively, especially at high humidity and temperatures around 20–25°C.

An infestation is not only unpleasant, but can also cause allergies in humans and harm animals. Food contaminated with mold mites is no longer edible.

2. Detecting mold mite infestation – typical signs

You can recognize an infestation with mold mites by several typical signs:

  • Fine white “crawling” on supplies, feed or in containers
  • Dusty or floury deposits in infested products
  • Unpleasant, musty smell from storage containers
  • Lumpy consistency of flour, grain or feed
  • In case of severe infestation: visible white mite colonies

Mold mites can also settle in pantries, shelves and storage rooms and from there infest new supplies.

3. Prevent mold mites – tips for the kitchen and pantry

Here's how you can prevent mold mites in your home and pantry :

  • Store food and pet food in an airtight container – ideally in screw-top jars or tightly sealable boxes
  • Store in a cool, dry place – avoid high humidity
  • Check newly purchased supplies and, if possible, do not store them for too long
  • Regularly clean and sweep storage rooms
  • Dispose of infested food immediately – do not put it on the compost
Recommended product

With predatory mites, you rely on a natural helper that supports the balance in the substrate – ideal for strengthening healthy plant cultures.

  • Easy to use: The beneficial organisms are applied directly to the affected areas – uncomplicated and quickly ready for use.
  • Natural & organic: Predatory mites are natural enemies of mold mites and do not require any chemical additives.
  • Long-lasting support: Ensures a balanced environment and healthy plants over several weeks.
Predatory mite mix against thrips & spider mites for hanging or scattering Predatory mite mix against thrips & spider mites for hanging or scattering
Predatory mite mix against thrips & spider mites for hanging or scattering
From €14,90
€7,45 /item

4. GREEN GUARDIA products against mold mites

GREEN GUARDIA predatory mites against soft mites

Our predatory mites (Hypoaspis) are highly effective beneficial insects that feed on soft mites. They are applied directly to the infested areas and actively search for soft mites, their eggs, and larvae.

Advantages:

  • 100% natural and biological control method
  • Targets mold mites and other storage mites
  • No residues on food or feed
  • Safe for humans, pets and the environment

👉 With GREEN GUARDIA predatory mites you can specifically combat an existing infestation of soft mites and prevent future infestations.

✅ Conclusion: Mold mites are annoying stored product pests that render food and feed unusable. With effective prevention and the targeted use of GREEN GUARDIA predatory mites, mold mites can be effectively, naturally, and permanently controlled – completely without chemicals.