Moth control treatments consist of tracing the source of infestation, removing and destroying any infested foodstuffs and then applying a residual insecticide to infested areas. Care should be taken to select a non-staining insecticide if soft furnishings are to be treated. Additionally, an ultra-low volume application of insecticide would prove effective. The use of monitoring traps specific for the species will aid in determining the level of infestation.
Whilst there is no difficulty in controlling these moths, it is essential that a thorough treatment be carried out and that every possible larva development site is treated. They may be found in association with birds'
and mammals' nests, therefore these possibilities should be checked when tracing the source of the
infestation.