Moths are particularly mysterious creatures. Soft and fuzzy looking, often associated with night time

The Moth Lifecycle

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• Female moths will mate and lay up to 400 tiny eggs at a time, ideally near a source of food.
• The eggs will incubate for up to eight days and then hatch.
• The tiny emerging larvae then begin to eat whatever they find (flour, cereal and animal-based fabrics are particular favorites depending on the species).

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• After about 14 days of continuous eating, the now-larger larvae spin tiny cocoons for themselves in dark corners or even inside food containers or clothing.
• Two weeks later, the adult moths hatch.
• At this point, the cycle begins all over again, and can happen up to six times in the average year.

Make Your Space Permanently Moth-Averse

Pantry strategies.

• Clear out your pantry until only bare shelves and flooring remains.
• Throw out any food items that show signs of infestation.
• Thoroughly clean the bare pantry, paying particular attention to crevices where moths may be cocooned.
• Use brooms and vacuum suction to clear out hard-to-reach corners.

Closet strategies.

• Clear out your closet until only the rack and flooring remains.
• Examine all clothing for signs of damage.
• Wash or dry clean all items in water at least 120°F (48.88°C).
• Vacuum and sweep to ensure even cracks and corners are clear of cocoons.

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