Ridder Pest Control

COMMON PESTS - Indian Meal Moth

Characteristics

Fore wings coppery with broad pale band. Hind wings rounded.

Pest

Size

1/3" (7-8mm)

Location

In mills, homes, and food warehouses.

Food

Milled cereals, nuts dried fruits, seeds, cornmeal, pet food, spices.

Life Stages

Eggs 5-10 days Larva 13-288 days Pupa 10-14 days Adult 1 month.

Damage

N/A

Comments

Moths are strong flyers, attracted to light. Webbing over infested matial.

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