periods. Check packages for damage or unusual signs when purchasing them, and avoid allowing old products to sit forgotten at the back of the pantry.
A simple habit can also help: use older food before newly purchased products. This keeps your pantry moving and reduces the chance that a forgotten package becomes a long-term hiding place for pests.
For certain suitable foods, refrigeration or freezing can also be considered when longer-term storage is needed.
The Bottom Line
A pantry moth flying through your kitchen may be easy to dismiss, but it can sometimes indicate that larvae or eggs are already present in stored food.
The most effective response is not simply to kill the adult moth. Find the source, remove contaminated food, inspect surrounding products, clean the storage area thoroughly, and protect remaining dry foods in airtight containers.
And remember: finding a pantry moth does not mean your home is
