How to Get Rid of Moths | BugMD Moth Control Guide

All articles

Bug Problem

🦋 Moths

Pest Problem

🦋 Moths

SCROLL DOWN FOR ANSWERS

How to Get Rid of Moths: The BugMD Method

Moths are sneaky pests that hide in dark, undisturbed places — but it’s their larvae that cause the real damage.
Whether they’re eating your clothes or infesting your pantry, the key to eliminating moths is trapping the adults before they lay eggs and removing hidden larvae from fabrics and food areas.

Here’s the simple 3-step method thousands of BugMD customers use to stop moths for good:

Step 1: Trap Adult Moths Where They Hide

Use Clothes Moth Boss & Pantry Pest Patrol

Adult moths only live to lay eggs, so catching them early prevents weeks of larvae damage.

Use Clothes Moth Boss in:

Closets & wardrobes
Dressers & drawers
Storage bins & seasonal clothing

The pheromones attract male clothes moths and stop the breeding cycle.

Use Pantry Pest Patrol in:

Pantries
Cabinets
Food storage shelves

These traps lure and capture pantry moths before they infest dry goods.

👉 Trapping adults is the fastest way to stop new larvae from ever hatching.

Step 2: Remove Hidden Eggs & Larvae
(Supports the traps — not alternatives.)

These steps help get rid of larvae hiding deep in fabrics and food items:

Check pantry items for webbing or holes; discard infested food
Vacuum closets, shelves & storage corners
Wash or dry-clean infested clothing
Freeze delicate fabrics for 72 hours
Store off-season clothing in sealed bins

This clears out the larvae that traps can’t reach.

Step 3: Stop New Moths From Entering Your Home

Use Pest Defense Pro Outdoors

Many moths come from outside — entering through vents, windows, and foundation gaps.

Pest Defense Pro creates a customized outdoor barrier that helps block moths before they reach closets or food storage areas.

Spray around:

Doors & windows
Outdoor walls & vents
Foundation cracks
Deck & porch lights (a major moth attractant)

👉 Clothes Moth Boss and Pantry Pest Patrol handle the moths inside. Pest Defense Pro helps stop new ones from entering.

Quick Tip!

Adult moths don't eat or cause damage - they only live to lay eggs. It's the larvae (caterpillar stage) that eat your clothes and food for weeks before becoming adults.

GET RID OF MOTHS NOW

Common Types of Moths

Understanding which moth you have helps you target the right areas:

Webbing Clothes Moths

Most common clothes moth. Small golden-buff colored moths. Larvae create silky webbing tubes on fabric surfaces.

Casemaking Clothes Moths

Similar to webbing moths but less common. Larvae build portable cases they carry around while feeding on fabrics.

Indianmeal Moths

Most common pantry moth. Gray body with copper-colored wing tips. Infest flour, cereal, grains, nuts, and dried fruit.

Mediterranean Flour Moths

Pale gray moths with zigzag wing patterns. Prefer flour and grain products. Leave behind webbing in infested food.

5 Places Moths
Hide in Your Home

Moths avoid light and prefer quiet, dark areas where they won't be disturbed. Here's where they love to hide and breed:

Closets and wardrobes

Dark spaces with wool, cashmere, and silk provide perfect food and shelter for clothes moths

Pantries and kitchen cabinets

Sealed dry goods like flour, cereal, rice, and pasta attract pantry moths

Storage boxes and bins

Out-of-season clothes, blankets, and stored items left undisturbed become moth breeding grounds

Under furniture and in corners

Accumulated pet hair, lint, and dust provide food for clothes moth larvae

Pet food storage areas

Bags of dry pet food are common entry points for pantry moths

A More Effective
Approach

While cleaning and storage help, moths are sneaky and their eggs can hide in tiny crevices you can't reach. You need solutions that attract adult moths before they lay eggs and catch existing problems early.
‍
Here's the bottom line: the best way to handle moths is combining good cleaning and storage habits with pheromone traps that lure these moths out of hiding. That's where BugMD comes in - targeted trapping solutions that catch moths without harsh chemicals or strong smells.

Eliminate Your Moth
Problem with BugMD

If you're dealing with moths, the most effective approach is using proven solutions designed specifically for moth control. BugMD gives you professional-grade protection that's safe for your family. Thousands of families have successfully eliminated their moth problems using these same solutions.
‍
Each solution tackles moths differently, giving you options based on your specific situation:

Clothes Moth Boss

Powerful pheromone traps that stop clothes moths from breeding
Place them in closets, drawers, storage bins, and wardrobe areas to trap male moths and break the egg-laying cycle.
Effective, discreet, and completely odor-free.
🔥 Exclusive QR Offer: Get Up to 65% OFF Clothes Moth Boss
👉 Protect your clothes and stop moth damage at the source.

Get Up to 65% OFF Clothes Moth Boss

Pantry Pest Patrol

Long-lasting, no-mess traps for kitchen & pantry protection
Pantry Pest Patrol traps attract and catch pantry moths before they invade your dry goods.
Perfect for pantries, cabinets, pet food storage, and baking supplies.

Get Pantry Pest Patrol for Easy Kitchen Protection

Pest Defense Pro

Your customized outdoor shield against moths entering your home

Moths are drawn to outdoor lights and slip inside through windows, vents, and entry points.
‍
Pest Defense Pro creates a plant-powered barrier customized for your region to help stop moths from ever reaching your closets or pantry.

🔥 Exclusive QR Offer: Get 37% OFF Pest Defense Pro + Free Gifts
👉 Protect your home’s perimeter and reduce new moth activity.

Get 37% OFF Pest Defense Pro + Free Gifts

Pro Tip!

Many customers get the best results by combining solutions - using Clothes Moth Boss in closets and storage areas to catch clothes moths while Pest Defense Pro creates outdoor barriers to stop new moths from getting inside.

Still Seeing Moths? We Can Help.

Many customers get the best results by combining solutions - using Essential Pest Control for immediate barrier protection while Pest Defense Pro provides long-term control.

Contact Support