The Indian meal moth likes to feed on dried fruits, grains, seeds, nuts, chocolate, candies, bird seed, dog food, powdered milk, dried peppers, and candy.
- Name:Plodia Interpunctella
- AKA: Indian Meal Moth
- Category: Pantry Pests
- Color: Brown-White-Grey
- Length: 1”
- Width: 1/2"
- Properties: Cause Property Damage, Inhabit Nearby Foliage, Require a Water Source
Indian Meal Moth
Plodia Interpunctella
Indian Meal Moth Prevention
Prevention of moths includes visual inspection of food products that could be potentially infested, and cleaning infested cupboards with a vacuum, soap and water, as well as storing food in sealed containers.
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