Fabric & pantry pests
Pantry pests: identification & pantry pest control
Also known as: Indian meal moths, flour beetles, grain weevils
Pantry pests arrive inside packaged goods and spread through the cabinet. We inspect every package, identify the infested source, clean and treat cracks, and set pheromone monitors to confirm the problem is over.
How to identify pantry pests
- What it looks like
- Indian meal moths have bronze-tipped wings; weevils are small dark beetles with a snout; flour beetles are flat reddish-brown.
- Size
- 1/8 to 1/2 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Flour, cereal, rice, pet food, birdseed, spices, dried fruit and pantry shelf cracks.
- Commonly confused with
- Clothes moths avoid light and infest fabric rather than food.
Signs of pantry pests in your home
- Webbing in flour or cereal
- Small moths flying in the kitchen
- Tiny beetles in spice jars
- Larvae crawling on cabinet ceilings
Pantry pests questions homeowners ask
What are the little moths in my kitchen?
Indian meal moths — check flour, pet food and birdseed for webbing and larvae.
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