The Indian Meal Moth or pantry moth is a common moth found within both domestic and commercial properties; undetected the larvae of the moth can undertake serious damage to food stock including cereals, fruits and other similar food products. This is a moth that can be difficult to remove once established so users should implement a strict treatment plan of source identification, removal and treatment.
As this moth is a common species we have a specific pheromone which has been designed for the monitoring and capture of Indian Meal Moths; this is an extremely useful device as it allows the user to identify source locations, and monitor any treatments as well as control emerging populations. Pheromone is unlikely to control an active or established infestation and we only recommend using this product as part of a larger treatment plan.
Treatment of Indian meal moth is generally straightforward and can be as simple as locating and removing the source of the infestation, in domestic dwellings this can be as simple as an open packet of food at the back of the cupboard; the larvae are generally easy to spot with their associated webbing that can cover food objects. Insecticide sprays are an important method in the control of Indian meal moths and should be used to control active moths before they can reproduce or re-infest other locations.
