Moth Exterminator in NYC
Clothes moth and pantry moth control for apartments, homes and businesses in all five boroughs.
Moth Control for NYC Apartments, Homes and Businesses
NYC Extermination gets rid of clothes moths and pantry moths in New York City apartments, homes and businesses. As your moth exterminator, we start with a free on-site inspection to find which moth you have and where the larvae are feeding, then treat those spots and show you how to keep moths from coming back.
The moths you see flying aren’t the ones doing the damage. Their larvae are. Clothes moth larvae eat wool, silk, fur and other natural fibers in closets, drawers and rugs. Pantry moth larvae live in flour, grains, cereal, nuts and pet food. That’s why we look for larvae and eggs, not just adults.
Signs of Moths
- Small holes in sweaters, wool coats, rugs or upholstery.
- Silky webbing, tubes or cocoons in closets, drawers or the folds of fabric.
- Small worm-like larvae in closets, pantries or food packages.
- Adult moths flying near closets or in the kitchen.
- Webbing or clumps in flour, grains or other dry food.
If you see any of these, call early. Moths spread from one closet or cabinet to the next, and a small problem is much easier to clear. Our guide to the moth life cycle explains why the larvae matter.
How We Get Rid of Moths
Step 1: Inspection
We inspect closets, drawers, carpets, upholstery, storage areas and pantry shelves to find where moths are active and how far they’ve spread.
Step 2: Identification
Clothes moths and pantry moths need different plans, and carpet beetle damage can look like moth damage. We confirm what you have before we treat.
Step 3: Treatment
We treat the areas where larvae and eggs are, following Integrated Pest Management and using EPA-registered products, with as little disruption to your home or business as possible.
Step 4: Cleaning
Cleaning is half the job. We tell you what to wash, dry clean, freeze or throw out, and where to vacuum, so no eggs or larvae are left behind.
Step 5: Prevention
We point out what draws moths in and how to store clothing and food so they can’t get back to it.
Step 6: Follow-Up
If moths show up again, call us and we’ll schedule a follow-up inspection. One-time treatment or regular service, whichever fits.
How to Prevent Moths
Preventing moths is easier than clearing them. A few habits go a long way:
- Store wool and seasonal clothing clean, in sealed bins or garment bags. Moths go for fabric with sweat or food stains.
- Vacuum closets, rugs and under furniture often, and empty the vacuum outside.
- Keep pantry food in airtight containers, and check flour, grains and pet food for webbing.
- Clean up spills in cabinets and on pantry shelves.
- Call early when you spot holes or larvae. An inspection finds the source.
Moth Control for Businesses and Buildings
Moths cost businesses stock: clothing and fabric in stores and warehouses, and dry goods in restaurants, bakeries and food storage. We inspect storage rooms, stock and pantry areas, treat where moths are active and set a service schedule that fits how your business runs.
Learn more about our commercial pest control. Property managers can also see how we handle pest control for apartment buildings.
Moth Control for Apartments and Homes
In NYC apartments, moths hide in closets, wardrobes, rugs and kitchen cabinets, close to the fabric or food their larvae eat. We find the source, treat the problem areas and help you clean and store things so they don’t come back.
Before any treatment we ask about children, pets, health and allergy concerns and plan around them.
Why Call NYC Extermination for Moths
- 25 years in New York City, family owned.
- A certified founder. Jeffrey Pasternack is a New York State DEC Certified Commercial Pesticide Technician in Structural and Rodent Control.
- Free inspection and estimate before any work starts.
- Integrated Pest Management with EPA-registered products, applied where moths are active.
- Same-day emergency service across the five boroughs.
Call (347) 988-2315 or book your free inspection online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are moths dangerous, and do they bite?
No. Adult moths don’t bite. The damage comes from their larvae, which eat natural fibers in clothing and rugs or get into stored food.
What attracts moths to my home?
Natural fibers like wool, silk and fur, especially when stored with sweat or food stains, and dry pantry food like flour, grains and nuts. Moths settle in dark, undisturbed closets and cabinets.
Do mothballs get rid of moths?
Rarely. They can keep adult moths away in a sealed space, but they don’t clear an active problem, because they miss the larvae and eggs.
Is it clothes moths or carpet beetles?
Both damage fabric. Clothes moths leave silky webbing, while carpet beetle larvae are bristly and leave shed skins behind. The treatment is different, so we identify the pest first.
Should I throw away clothes or food with moths?
Throw out food with larvae or webbing in it. Most clothing can be saved by washing, dry cleaning or freezing. We’ll tell you what to keep and what to toss.
How much does moth treatment cost in NYC?
It depends on the size of the space, which moth you have and how far it has spread. The on-site inspection and the estimate are free.
For Any Service Request Please Call (347) 988-2315
Schedule an inspection and let us help determine the right next step for your New York City property.