Dear BirdGal, What are those moths in my birdseed and how can I get rid of them?
Dear Grossed Out, Birdseed isn’t processed like human food and isn’t subject to the same guidelines. The seeds are harvested, lightly cleaned of debris and then packaged. Insects have laid eggs in/on the seeds in the field and some of those eggs end up in the bags. When the weather warms up in the summer those eggs are going to hatch. The biggest problem of all is the meal moth. It starts out “webby” and worm-like (larvae) then morphs into the moth. If the moths get into your house they will make a bee-line for your pantry and invade all your grain based dry products, lay eggs and start the cycle all over. So, during warmer months, buy smaller amounts of seed more frequently and store seed in a container with a tight fitting lid in the garage or in a shed.
