Pantry moths are the name given to a subtype of moths that are known to lay eggs inside stored, dry food like grains, beans, nuts, flour, and pet food. Pantry moths will also go after cereal, dried fruit, birdseed, spices, tea, chocolate and candy. Pantry moths lay their eggs inside the food, and as the larvae hatch, they will feast on the food as well as chew through any cardboard or soft plastic containers (think ZipLock bags) to gain access to more food. Pantry moth larvae spin a web as they move, which clumps up grains and flour while leaving behind webbing. If you are seeing silk webbing inside your pantry or clumped up grains, these are all signs of pantry moths. Chewed packaging and visible adult moths flying around the pantry will also alert you to the presence of these pests. 

Thankfully, 365 Wildlife and Pest Control is here to help you control the spread of these destructive moths. First steps include removing and discarding all contaminated foods, then placing the remaining food inside airtight, hard plastic containers that the pantry moth larvae cannot breach. Vacuuming all the shelves then thoroughly cleaning them with soap and water can also help. 365 Wildlife and Pest Control offers comprehensive pantry moth pest control treatments to eliminate the population of these destructive insect pests and prevent them from returning.