Meal Moths – Ephestia & Plodia Species

Available Products
1mg Standard (E03A): Standard lure for monitoring these pests
1mg Longer Life (E03B): Contains a formulant to slow pheromone release.
2mg Longer Life (E03C): A 2mg lure with a formulant to slow release for customers with specific requirements.
Dispenser Details
Large polymeric vial for all products
Active Life
1mg Standard: 6 weeks | 1mg Longer Life: 7-8 weeks | 2mg Longer Life: 8 – 9 weeks
Pest Details
Adult
The Meal Moths, are cosmopolitan pests of stored products in temperate regions across the globe. These moths readily infest grain and cereal based products as well as other stored goods such as nuts, dried fruit, herbs, seeds etc. Once mated, females are attracted to food odours and lay eggs on or near a larval food source. The larvae burrow into the stored product to feed and use silk to produce a woven feeding den which expands as it feeds and grows. The silk can clog machinery and increase humidity in the store increasing the likelihood of fungal outbreaks. Fully developed larvae leave the food source to pupate in wall or floor cracks or amongst storage containers. Once adult moths appear in traps, dried goods should be checked for signs of silken aggregations and/or tubes and other areas checked for signs of pupae which are found away from the stored goods such as in corners of bags or boxes. These lures are formulated with proprietary extenders to extend their life in the field.
Larvae
Not available
Eggs
Not available
Distribution
Not available
Economic Host(s)
Not available
Symptons/Signs
Not available
Generations
Not available
Monitoring
Adults Present
All year round in stores (May to July outside)
Recommended Trap Density
Traps should be positioned 10-15 m apart. Once insects appear in traps extra traps should be installed in the vicinity to pinpoint the location of any outbreaks.
Trap Maintenance
Check traps on a regular basis; at least twice a week. It is recommended to replace the pheromone dispensers every 6 weeks if using the Standard lure or every 7 weeks if using the longer life version to achieve optimum results. Replace sticky inserts, if used, when they become saturated with dust or insects.
Storage
Keep product away from heat and direct sunlight. Store in a refrigerator for a shelf life of 12 months or a freezer for an extended life of 18 months. Always store sealed in original packaging.
Recommended Trap

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