Moths in the closet or pantry?

The room matters. Clothes moths feed on natural-fiber materials. Pantry moths develop in stored food. Tell us where you found them and what looks affected.

Detailed illustration of a pantry moth

Start with the room.

A closet, rug or stored garment points us in a different direction than a kitchen cabinet.

Which description fits?

Closet or fabric

Look for damage to wool, felt, rugs, fur, feathers or stored garments, along with webbing or larval cases in quiet areas.

Pantry or stored food

Look for webbing or larvae in flour, cereal, nuts, dried fruit, bird seed or pet food, and small moths around cabinets.

Before you clear everything out

Take a photo and note the affected room, item or food package. Don’t apply pesticide to clothing, bedding, food or food-contact surfaces unless the product label specifically allows it.

Why the source matters

The moths you see flying may not be where the problem began. Finding the material or food where larvae are developing helps determine what needs attention.

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