Where are these little moths coming from in my house. Moths are a common household problem in both pantries where they feast on grains and cereals and closets where theyre attracted to wool silk and other fabric. Just like their categories imply these insects go after different food sources in different. These pests contaminate food with feces cocoons and web like material. Pantry goods attract moth species that lay their eggs in stored grains and processed products.
They can even come in through infested food. Once in the home indianmeal moths may be noticed as either a very small moth or small whitish worms crawling up the wall or across the ceiling. Pantry moths and house moths may enter your house through an open window or door or they may find their way in through a crack in the eaves. These pests often come into homes inside infested food packages.
Pantry moths and clothes moths. Indian meal moth eggs are often present in. The indian meal moth also referred to as the pantry moth will be found in most of your foodstuffs like cereals grains nuts seeds or store bought foods. Wash clothes that contain larvae or eggs.
Pantry moths are especially likely to infest bulk cereals and grains. Adult moths are only about 38 inch long with a 12 inch wingspan and are brownish gray with a two tone appearance to their wings. The tiny nearly invisible eggs come into your house in food packages and they can hatch into larvae which later turn into moths that wreak havoc on your foodstuffs. Clothes moths can enter homes by hiding out in clothing furniture or home goods purchased from thrift stores garage sales or consignment shops.
And pantry moths can enter via eggs laid in foods. What are they and what should i do. Moths usually come into your home through open windows and doors which is why most people recommend using mosquito nets to prevent the problem. How do moths infest your home.
Once inside their eggs hatch into larvae that eat grains dried nuts cereals and a variety of processed products. Freeze any clothes or belongings that show signs of moths. Keep these items in the freezer for at least 24 hours to make sure any larvae are killed off. Sometimes we bring inside moth eggs that got attached to our clothes backpacks suitcases etc.
The larvae often surreptitiously hitch a ride on someones clothing or in a grocery bag.