Frequent vacuuming is an effective way to remove some larvae which are already in your home. Vacuuming areas such as baseboards, carpets, underneath couches and furniture, and inside closets can remove any feeding larvae. Never use common pesticides or insecticides on clothing, bedding, or other fabrics.

Pantry moth infestations typically occur from infested items or food that is brought home from the grocery store; however, they can also find their way into your home through various openings. They find their way into dry goods such as cereals, dog food, pasta, dry fruit, and other products as they are on the hunt for their next meal and breeding ground.