How Do You Protect Food From Indian Meal Moths?
An Indian meal moth infestation in your rice, pasta, flour or birdseed is gross and unsanitary. Here are some instructions for eradicating moths, eggs and larvae—and making sure they don’t come back. Since Indian meal moths can thrive in spilled grains or flour, make sure you keep your kitchen clean and consistently sweep or wipe up any spills that occur. This goes double for any birdseed or pet food stored in a garage or basement, since Indian meal moths will very quickly find their way from dog food to YOUR food. If you see moths in your house, try to find the source of the infestation. Indian meal moths generally reside in grain products, such as rice, flours, cereal or pasta, but can also be found in dried fruit, nuts and seeds, pet food, herbs, spices—basically anything that is even remotely edible! Look for small brown and tan moths or white larvae. The larvae often spin silk cocoons to protect themselves while feeding. This sticky webbing can also be used as a sign of infestatio
