despite a thorough cleanup and careful inspection, particularly in a large or persistent infestation, professional pest-control advice may be appropriate.
Can Pantry Moths Harm Your Health?
Pantry moths are generally considered nuisance pests rather than dangerous or poisonous insects. Accidentally consuming a small amount of contaminated food is not usually considered a poisoning emergency.
Nevertheless, food that clearly contains insects, larvae, webbing, or other evidence of infestation should be discarded. There is little reason to keep visibly contaminated food when replacing it is the safer and simpler choice.
Anyone who develops unusual or significant symptoms after eating contaminated food should seek appropriate medical advice.
How Can You Prevent Them From Coming Back?
Once the infestation is under control, prevention largely comes down to better food storage and regular inspection.
Keep dry foods in airtight containers, particularly flour, grains, cereals, nuts, seeds, and other products that can remain unused for long
