Indian Meal Moth Identification and Control
Correct identification is an important first step in pest control.
Correct identification is an important first step in pest control.
Indian meal moths are very tiny measuring 5/8 to 3/4 of an inch in length. They are weak, meandering fliers that typically only fly at night. Their wings have copper colored tips.
Indian meal moths are very common in homes and food storage areas. Larval feeding destroys stored food items; larval droppings and silken webs cause contamination. Moths are an annoyance to building occupants.
Indian meal moths lay eggs on stored food products and pupate off food in food storage areas and containers.
Plodia interpunctella
Grains/grain products, cereals, dried fruits, seeds, nuts, powdered milk, biscuits, chocolate, candy, spices, dry pet food, bird seed, etc.
Yes, they are attracted to light.
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