Moths primarily come from eggs laid by adult moths, usually in dark, undisturbed places where their larvae will find food. They often enter homes through open doors, windows, or by hitching rides on food items, clothing, and furniture that already contain moth eggs or larvae.
Sources of Moths
- Pantry moths often come from infested dry goods like grain, flour, birdseed, or animal feed brought into the home. They lay eggs inside these food items that then hatch and spread.
- Clothing moths come from eggs laid in natural fiber materials such as wool, silk, fur, feathers, felt, and leather. They can be introduced via second-hand clothes or used furniture.
- Moths also enter homes through cracks, crevices, vents, ducts, and sometimes bird nests or animal carcasses in attics or walls.
How Moths Enter Homes
- Moths can fly inside through open doors and windows attracted by light.
- Infested items like used clothes, stored grain products, and furniture carry eggs or larvae into houses.
- Undisturbed, dark, warm, and humid storage areas like garages, sheds, or attics create ideal breeding conditions.
In summary, moths come from reproductive eggs laid by adult moths in environments conducive to their larvae’s food sources, often introduced to homes via contaminated goods or open entryways.