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Indianeal Moth Authored by Theresa A Dellinger Diagnostician and Er Indianeal Moth Authored by Theresa A Dellinger Diagnostician and Er

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Indianeal Moth Authored by Theresa A. Dellinger, Diagnostician, and Eric Day, Lab Manager, InsectID Lab,Department of Entomology, Virginia TechIntroductionIndianeal Figure 1. Indianmeal moth larva (Clemson University, USDA Cooperative Extension Slide Series, Bugwood.org).AdultIndian meal moths Figure 2. Adult ndianmeal moth (Whitney Cranshaw, Virginia Cooperative Extension 2 products. The caterpillarfeed on a variety of grains, meal, breakfast cerealspasta, dried nuts, seeds, chocolate, powdered milk, birdseed, and especially dry pet foods. The caterpillars often spin sheets of webbing in infested materials. Indian meal moth larvaemay migrate away from their food source before pupatingand are often reported crawling on walls and ceilings. dults are often seen flying around infested areas, too.ControlSanitation is key to the control of Indian meal moth. Routinely clean and vacuum cabinets and pantries to monitor for possible infestations. Locate and dispose of any infested food sources. Use a vacuum cleaner remo

ve any life stages and spilled foods that support larvaehiding in cracks and crevices. Keep all stored products in airtight bags or sealable containers. Foods that are susceptible to infestation can also be stored in the freezer. Infested foods can e heat treated at 120ยบ F for 1 hour to kill the larvae. Indian meal moth larvae are not poisonous and will not cause harm if ingested accidentally. Infested bird seed canbe fed out to birds as they will eat the caterpillars along with the seed.Revisederesa A. Dellinger, November 29, 20Visit Virginia Cooperative Extension: ext.vt.eduVirginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law. 21 ENTO-482NP