Ridder Pest Control
COMMON PESTS - Indian Meal Moth
Characteristics |
Fore wings coppery with broad pale band. Hind wings rounded. |
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Size |
1/3" (7-8mm) |
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Location |
In mills, homes, and food warehouses. |
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Food |
Milled cereals, nuts dried fruits, seeds, cornmeal, pet food, spices. |
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Life Stages |
Eggs 5-10 days Larva 13-288 days Pupa 10-14 days Adult 1 month. |
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Damage |
N/A |
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Comments |
Moths are strong flyers, attracted to light. Webbing over infested matial. |