The adult moth is not necessarily where the problem began. Larvae may already be developing inside a food package, while mature larvae can leave their original food source and move into cracks, corners, shelf joints, or other sheltered areas before forming cocoons.
For this reason, seeing even one pantry moth should prompt a careful inspection of the surrounding food.
Look for fine webbing, small larvae, unusual clumps in dry foods, cocoons, or strange residue inside or around packages. Pay particular attention to products that have been stored for a long time.
What Should You Do If You Find Infested Food?
If you discover clear signs of infestation, remove the affected product immediately. Place it in a sealed bag before taking it outside so that insects do not have an opportunity to spread elsewhere.
There is usually no need to throw away every item in your kitchen. Instead, inspect products individually
