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Tobacco Moth – Ephestia elutella

Available Products
1 mg Standard Lure
Dispenser Details
Large polymeric vial
Active Life
6-7 weeks (temperature dependent)
Pest Details
Adult
Wingspan of ca. 16 mm. Forewings grey with indistinct darker markings. Labial palps short and curved upwards. Smaller and less marked than Ephestia kuehniella.
Larvae
Length of 13-15 mm. Body a white to pink colour with dark spots at the base of hairs. Rim of abdominal spiracles evenly thickened. Head is reddish-brown.
Eggs
Sandy white when laid and becoming darker with age. The surface is ridged and they measure ca. 0.5 mm long & 0.35 mm wide. Laid singly or in small groups on or near a food source.
Distribution
Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, South Africa, Oceania and North America.
Economic Host(s)
A wide variety of stored products including tobacco, cocoa, coffee, grain and cereal based products.
Symptons/Signs
The larvae burrow into the stored product to feed within a silk woven feeding den, which expands as the larvae grows. Webbing, frass and exuviae are signs of infestation.
Generations
1-3
Monitoring
Adults Present
May-July outdoors (much longer periods than this in warmer buildings)
Recommended Trap Density
Traps should be placed 10-15 m apart. Once insects appear in traps extra traps can be installed in the vicinity to pinpoint the location of the outbreak.
Trap Maintenance
Check traps on a regular basis; at least twice a week. It is recommended to replace the pheromone dispensers every 6 weeks to achieve optimum results.
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
View Trap

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