Subtitle: Have you found a moth in your food and don't know how to get rid of it? Here are our solutions.
Let me tell you about the first time I found moths in my pantry.
I was in my kitchen, reaching for a bag of flour, when I noticed small, grayish-brown moths flying around the cabinet. My heart sank. I opened the flour bag, and I saw tiny, white worms crawling through the powder. I was horrified.
I didn't know what to do. I threw away the flour, but the moths kept coming. I was worried about my other food.
I did some research, and I learned about pantry moths. I learned how to identify them and how to get rid of them.
What Are Pantry Moths?
Pantry moths (also called Indian meal moths) are small insects that infest dry food products.
What they look like: Small, grayish-brown moths with reddish-brown wing tips. They are about ½ inch long.
The larvae: Small, white or cream-colored caterpillars with brown heads. They spin silky webs.
Where they hide: In dry food products, cracks in cabinets, and hidden corners.
How they spread: They hitchhike in groceries, fly in from outside, or spread from neighboring homes.
How to Identify a Pantry Moth Infestation
