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FLOUR/PANTRY MOTHS

  • Commonly referred to as Pantry Moths, Meal Moths can range from 10-14mm long with a wingspan of 15-25mm.

    Their wings are typically grey with black zig zag markings and off white colouring on their rear wings. They will typically have 2 antennae and 6 legs.

    Flour/Mill moth larvae can grow up to 15mm and be off-white (sometimes pink or green dependent on food) with a brown head.

  • • Cereal

    • Grains

    • Seeds

    • Flour

    • Biscuits

    • Dried dog food.

  • Pantry moths will typically be found in dry food storage areas, commercial flour mixers and machines, on or under prep areas, benches and food packaging.

  • Pantry moths will continue to breed unless they are properly dealt with. They can continue to contaminate and infest dry food goods with their eggs, webs, cocoons and droppings.

    The larvae spin silken webs constantly which can increase the moisture in dry storage goods causing them to spoil faster.

  • Pantry moths can lay several hundred eggs at a time which hatch 3-5 days later. Larvae (their most destructive phase) can last up to 40 days. Overall the lifecycle of a pantry moth is up to 65 days.

  • The best way to get pantry moths under control yourself is to throw out infested food and ensure all dry items are stored in air tight containers from the second they are brought home.

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MEAL MOTHS

  • Meal moths range from 8-10mm long with a wingspan of 13-20mm. 2 antennae, 6 legs, the lower halves of their wings are either a bronze, copper or dark grey in colour. The upper half of their wings is a yellowish-grey with a dark band between the two sections.

    Larvae are between 12-17mm long and they can be off-white (sometimes pink, brown or green, dependent on diet) in colour, with a brown head

    • Dried fruit

    • Nuts

    • Biscuits

    • Seeds

    • Flour

    • Dried dog food

    • Cereals

    • Pasta

    • Rice

    • Couscous

    • Spices

    • Bread

    • Chocolate

  • Meal moths can typically be found in dry food storage areas, commercial flour mixers and machines, on or under prep. benches and food packaging. As well as sometimes being transported in clothing.

  • If not dealt with properly, meal moths will continue breeding and will contaminate and infest dry food goods with their eggs, webs, cocoons and droppings.

    The larvae spin silken webs constantly which can increase moisture and cause food to spoil faster.

  • Meal Moths can lay approximately 200 eggs at a time which hatch 2-14 days later. Their larvae stage (their most destructive phase) lasts for 2-41 weeks. Their adult phase lasts for less than 2 weeks.

  • The best way to get meal moths under control yourself is to throw out infested food and ensure all dry items are stored in air tight containers from the second they are brought home.

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CLOTHES MOTHS

  • Clothes moths range from roughly 8-10mm long with a wingspan of approximately 12mm. They have 2 antennae and 6 legs. Their main wings are straw gold in colour and rear wings are a light grey.

    Clothes moths are distinguishable by their reddish-golden hairs on their head. Their larvae are up to 12mm with a creamy white body and a dark head


  • Clothes moths love snacking on your most expensive items of clothing, which typically contain natural fibres such as cotton, linen, silk and wool.

    You'll even find them munching on furs, rugs, carpets and curtains.

  • You will typically find clothes moths in low light and dark areas, such as wardrobes and dressers or under furniture, rugs and carpet edges.


  • Clothes moths have a tendency to ruin all your favourite items of clothing and anything in your house that contains natural fibres. Which is most fabrics.

    They're tricky to eradicate as they tend to hide in dark cupboards and wardrobes. You'll often realise that they are there only once they have done some damage.

  • Clothes moths can lay 30-200 Eggs at a time. The eggs hatch 6-38 days later.

    The larvae stage lasts from 60 - 200 days, after which they nestle into a cocoon for 10 - 50 days. They then live as an adult for 2 - 4 weeks.

  • Treatment - Things you can do

    Place affected materials and clothes into a black garbage bag.

    Tie securely and place outside in full sunlight for a day.

    Wash any affected clothes and materials in water over 50 degrees celsius. You can also use a permethrin / pyrethrin clothes wash to stop re-infestation.  


  • IPS provide spraying services to assist with eradicating moths. We're always happy to chat to determine a suitable resolution together. Get in touch!

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