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Indian Meal Moths (Plodia interpunctella) are one of the most common pantry pests found in homes across the United States, including Oregon. These small moths are notorious for infesting stored food products such as grains, cereals, dried fruits, nuts, and pet food. While adult moths do not cause damage directly, their larvae feed on dry foodstuffs, contaminating them with silk webbing, fecal matter, and shed skins. If you've noticed small moths flying around your kitchen or found webbing in your pantry items, you may have an Indian Meal Moth infestation that needs immediate attention.
Schedule TreatmentIndian Meal Moths can be difficult to detect until they have caused significant contamination in your food storage areas. Here are some common signs that may indicate an infestation:
If you observe any of these signs, it’s important to take action immediately to prevent further contamination.
At EcoValley Pest Control, we specialize in the safe and effective removal of Indian Meal Moths from homes and businesses. These pests can be challenging to eliminate due to their ability to infest a wide range of stored foods. Our professional technicians use proven methods to target both adult moths and their larvae.
Hiring a professional pest control service for Indian Meal Moth infestations offers several key advantages:
Indian Meal Moths are attracted to dry food products such as grains, cereals, flour, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, pet food, and birdseed. They can enter homes through contaminated packages purchased at grocery stores.
While Indian Meal Moths do not pose direct health risks to humans or pets, their larvae can contaminate stored foods with silk webbing, feces, and shed skins. Infested food should be discarded as it is no longer safe for consumption.
The best way to eliminate an infestation is through thorough cleaning combined with professional pest control services. Remove all infested food items from your pantry, clean shelves with warm soapy water, and use pheromone traps to capture adult moths.
To prevent future infestations:
Our technicians will assess and directly address your pest issues, tailoring our methods specifically to your home or business needs.
Expect thorough inspections and targeted pest control treatments that resolve your specific pest problems efficiently.