How to Control Indian Meal Moths (Pantry Moths) in Halifax, NS

Indian Meal Moth or Pantry Moth Description: small, mostly brown. Larvae, or caterpillars, grow to be about 1 cm or 1/2 inch long, cream coloured and sometimes pinkish or greenish.

• Find the source of the infestation. Look for stored products such as: cereal, flour, cornmeal, rice, grains, crackers, cake mixes, pasta, dog food, rodent bait, dried flowers, dried fruit, powdered milk, spices, and nuts. When you find the infested product, discard it, and clean the area.
• Use Moth Pheromone traps for monitoring.