Both pantry and fabric pests aren't a direct danger to people but cause some big problems when they move into our homes. When it comes to pantry pests, the biggest threat is food waste; dry goods that they invade and lay their eggs on become contaminated and need to be thrown out. Pantry pests are damaging inside of our homes and pose an economic threat to the food industry.
Fabric pests are also damaging to have within our home. They cause harm to fabrics and other items made from organic materials stored in our homes. Fabric pests are also a problem inside of museums and other storage facilities.
The larvae of both pantry and fabric pests are most damaging. The female lays its eggs on top of a suitable food source, and once the larvae hatch, they begin to feed on the provided food source: your food or stored items!
