the food and can also prevent a problem in one product from spreading easily to others.
This is particularly useful for foods that remain in the pantry for weeks or months.
Pheromone traps can also be useful during and after an infestation. They primarily attract adult male moths and can help monitor whether adult moths are still active. However, they should not be treated as a complete solution because they do not remove eggs or larvae hidden inside food or storage areas.
Is Insecticide Necessary?
In most household pantry infestations, chemical sprays should not be the first step.
Food-storage areas require particular care, and spraying insecticides around cupboards containing food can create unnecessary contamination concerns. More importantly, it does not solve the underlying problem if larvae are still developing inside packages.
Removing the source, cleaning thoroughly, and storing food correctly are generally more useful first measures.
If moths continue appearing
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