Pest Control UK

Warehouse Moths

Ephestia elutella

Appearance

• Adult — 7—9mm in length with a wingspan of 10—16mm. Very similar to the Tropical warehouse moth.
• Larva — very similar to the Tropical warehouse moth.

Lifecycle

• Eggs hatch out from 3 to 6 days over a temperature range of 20°C to 28.5°C. Pupa matures from 10 to 20 days over a temperature range of 18°C to 26°C. Entire development is 82 to 206 days at 26°C (on tobacco).

Habits

• A serious pest of cocoa beans, chocolate confectionery, dried fruit and nuts.

Warehouse Moth Pest Control News

Gender-Bending Pest Control
It is the fatal attraction of the pest control world. One moment a male insect is happily going about his business looking for female company, the next he is caught in a gender-bending trap. Once inside, the hapless male finds himself covered in fema...

Processing Plants Targeted
Food processors are a growth market for pest control companies as they traditionally rely on staff to keep insects and rodents at bay, according to a new report....

Mating Interruptions For Moths
A leading food industry cleaning company is using science to disrupt moth mating cycles and prevent them contaminating chocolate bars. Hygiene Group is using pheromone technology to confuse male tropical warehouse moths, whose larvae can chew through...

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