Indian Meal Moth Exterminator

Indian meal moths are one of the most common store product pests found in homes, food processing plants, and grain storage and processing facilities.

Size: 5/8 to 3/4 of an inch long
Color: Burnished copper, almost purple, with a broad gray band

Activity/Behavior: The adult moths are more active at night. They are also attracted to light. They eat grains, dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, beans, crackers, biscuits, dry dog food, birdseeds, and red peppers. They also produce silk webbing.

Where They Live: Outside, moths can be found gathered around the light. Inside, they are found in food containers.

Tips for Control: Suburban encourages all food to be inspected and disposed of. Locating and isolating the moths is half the battle.

How Suburban Exterminating Can Help:  Control of Indian meal moths takes persistence and experience. Reinfestation is always an option when it comes to moths, and a professional will be able to best help make that impossibility. Also, moths have many hiding places, and a trained pest control professional can help you find and get rid of moths.

Suburban Exterminating follows a strict set of guidelines to ensure your health and safety. We use only products which are registered with the EPA. Our technicians are registered and licensed with NY State. Our technicians participate in a continuing education program. 
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