Is the army cutworm “miller” the only common moth found in Colorado homes?
Although the army cutworm moth can be the most common moth in eastern Colorado homes during the time of spring migrations, other moths are more common during other times of year. Indianmeal moth is the most important moth found in homes, since its caterpillar stage can be a serious pest of pantry items, such as nuts, dried fruit, grains, pet foods and seeds. The Indianmeal moth is much smaller than the army cutworm miller with light-brown wings that have darker tips. Clothes moths also occur in Colorado. Fortunately, they are very uncommon and most infestations seem to be related to recent purchases of woolen goods from chronically infested areas, e.g., Mexico, Central America, South Pacific, etc.. Clothes moths are small, pale-colored moths found among woolens and furs on which the caterpillars feed. Of course, periodically, many types of insects may become abundant and several other moths sometimes enter homes. How can I control miller moths? Before miller moths start to fly, try to
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