Indian Meal Moth

Indian Meal Moth

Plodia interpunctella

Color: Adult: The front wings are tan on the front third and reddish-brown with a coppery luster on the back two-thirds. Larvae: Dirty white color with a sometimes greenish or pinkish tint.

Size: Adult: 3/4–inch. Mature Larvae: ½-inch long

The problem was in the kitchen cupboard above the oven or in pantry where we store plastic bags of bulk products.

Adult Indian meal moths live less than 2 weeks, are non feeding and chiefly fly at dusk in the early evening. During the day they prefer to rest in poorly lighted areas. If disturbed, they fly in an irregular zigzag pattern. These moths fly mostly at night and are attracted to lights and may appear in the living room near or in front of television sets. Occasionally, the larvae or "white worms with black heads" crawl up walls and suspend from the ceiling attached to a single silken thread. Other times, a few larvae may be found in a food package along with unsightly webbing, cast skins and frass (fecal pellets).

Damage is caused by the larvae spinning silken threads as they feed and crawl, thus webbing food particles together. Besides infesting all cereal food products and whole grains, larvae also feed on a wide variety of foods and feeds such as dried fruits, powdered milk, cornmeal, flour, raisins, prunes, nuts, chocolate, candies, health food and seeds, bird seed, dog and cat food, fish food, graham crackers, dried red peppers, pastas, etc.

The larvae are what do the damage-feeding on these different food items, forming an extensive web type of substance over the food items that they infest.

MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND TREATMENT FOR Indian Meal Moth CONTROL

Pests need food, water, and shelter. Often, the problem may be solved just by removing these key items.

It is important to be aware of how to prevent Indian Meal Moth in your everyday life. Before even thinking about chemical pest control, see few Indian Meal Moth prevention tips to keep in mind regarding how to avoid Indian Meal Moth.

Pesticides can be purchased in many different forms, each form has specific uses and application methods The pesticide application method you choose depends on the nature and habits of the target pest, the properties of the pesticide, the suitability of the application equipment, and the cost and efficiency of alternative methods. Your choice is often predetermined by one or more of these factors. Follow label directions for volume recommendations and application rates based on the pest to be controlled and utilize appropriate application tips on equipment. , these application methods are for informational purposes only. To know specific applications method/s for the product you buy, please refer actual packages for complete Label Verbiage.

Are ready-to-Use pressurized containers which contain a dilute insecticide, which forced through a nozzle on the container releasing the material in to the air.

Aerosols
Dust insecticide are finely ground solid particles of the chemical mixed with a fine inert powder such as clay or talc.

Dust Insecticides
Fly light
Flying insect control kit
Insect Growth regulators are man-made materials that are similar to natural chemicals found in an insect body. These chemicals inhibit or delay the development of internal organs. This result in sterility or affects normal development.

Insect Growth Regulators (IGR)
Concentrated insecticides are materials that are mixed with water (in most cases) and are then applied through pump sprayers.

Liquid Concentrate
Pantry Pest Kit
A pheromones are sex attractants from special glands of one or both sexes of a pest and are used to attract insects to traps and to monitor pest populations.

Pheromone Traps & attractant
Chemicals that, while not possessing inherent pesticidal activity, nonetheless promote or enhance the effectiveness of other pesticides when combined.

Synergists
Are highly concentrated Pesticide solution (80-100) applied with little or no dilution with special ULV equipment.

Ultra Low Volume (ULV)
Wettable powders are dry, finely ground formulations that look like dusts. They usually must be mixed with water for application as a spray.

Wettable Powders

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