{"id":3522,"count":15,"description":"Indianmeal Moths are among the most invasive of pantry pests. They feed on grains, cereals, and fruits and have been known to eat through cardboard or other storage containers to access as spoil food resources. They can rapidly spread, making infestation devastating in a home.","link":"https:\/\/aptivepestcontrol.com\/pests\/moths\/","name":"Moths","slug":"moths","taxonomy":"pest_type","parent":0,"meta":[],"acf":{"intro_paragraph":"","how_we_treat_pest_type":"While some treatment methods using products can have an impact on Indianmeal moths, the most effective way to get rid of them is by removing and throwing away any food source that has been infested. Our experts will take extra care to find the sources of the pests and get rid of any sign of them from your pantry or food storage area.\r\n\r\nOur pest experts take a tailored approach when treating your property and work to ensure that your concerns are addressed and your home is protected, inside and out. We\u2019re dedicated to providing you with peace of mind and making sure you enjoy your home. For specialized <a href=\"\/pest-control\/moths\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noreferrer\">moth control<\/a> and to discover how we can help you, <a href=\"\/locations\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noreferrer\">find a location<\/a> near you and experience our exceptional service.","pest_faq":[{"question":"How do you get rid of Indian meal moths?","answer":"To treat Indian meal moths, start by locating and discarding infested food sources, such as grains, cereals, and dried fruits. Thoroughly clean and vacuum affected areas to remove larvae and cocoons. Consider using pheromone traps or insecticides labeled for pantry pests to control any remaining adult moths."},{"question":"What do Indian meal moths eat?","answer":"Indian meal moths are pantry pests and are commonly found infesting stored food products. They primarily feed on a variety of dry goods including grains, cereals, flours, nuts, dried fruits, and pet food. It is important to regularly inspect and discard infested food items to limit the spread of Indian meal moth infestations."},{"question":"What do Indian meal moths look like?","answer":"Indian meal moths are small moths with a wingspan of about 1\/2 to 5\/8 inch. The wings of adult Indian meal moths are bi-colored, with the front half being pale gray or cream-colored and the rear half reddish-brown. When at rest, their wings are held in a tent-like position, revealing the reddish-brown coloration on the back half of their wings. Indian meal moths are also characterized by distinctive bronze-colored scales on their bodies."},{"question":"How do I know if I have an Indian meal moth problem?","answer":"Signs of an Indian meal moth problem include the presence of adult moths flying around, larvae crawling or webbing in food packages, or small moth pupae casings in the corners of cabinets or pantry shelves. Infested food products may also show signs of webbing or larvae feeding damage. Proper identification of the moths and their life stages, along with prompt removal and disposal of infested food items, are essential steps to address an Indian meal moth problem."}],"display_name":"moths","alternative_tag":"ORDER LEPIDOPTERA","pest_type_featured_image":2458,"is_empty":"","is_pest_treatable":true},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aptivepestcontrol.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pest_type\/3522","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aptivepestcontrol.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pest_type"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aptivepestcontrol.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/pest_type"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/aptivepestcontrol.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pests_library?pest_type=3522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}