They’re small, usually grayish or brownish, and you may notice them flying around your kitchen in the evening or when you open a cupboard.
But here’s the important part:
The adult moth is not the stage that’s eating your food.
The larvae are.
Female moths lay eggs in or near suitable food sources, and the larvae feed on dry pantry goods as they develop. Eventually, mature larvae may crawl away from the food and hide in cracks, corners, ceilings, or other sheltered spots before pupating.
That’s why simply killing the moths you see rarely solves the problem.
There can be much more going on behind
the scenes.
Why I Hate Pantry Moths So Much
Pantry moth infestations are especially annoying because they can be surprisingly difficult to spot at first.
You might notice:
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