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…can nonetheless be a problem in certain situations. Most often, the moths and moth larvae found in private homes are instead a two-colored seed moth. Flour moth is more often a problem in the industry. Appearance The flour moth has an elongated shape with narrow wings. Its body is about 10-12mm long, and a wingspan of 20-22 mm. Compared to other species of moths, flour moth may look a little thin when resting. Their wings are narrow, and they lay…

…can nonetheless be a problem in certain situations. Most often, the moths and moth larvae found in private homes are instead the Indianmeal moth. Flour moth is more often a problem in the industry. Appearance The flour moth has an elongated shape with narrow wings. Its body is about 10-12mm long, and a wingspan of 20-22 mm. Compared to other species of moths, flour moth may look a little thin when resting. Their wings are narrow, and they lay the…

…eye, immediately discard everything in the container. Flour mites come in flour and grains if they have been stored in a moist area. As mentioned, the flour mites do not eat the flour or grains, but the fungus that grows on these dry goods. If you have left flour or grains in a humid environment for a long time, check it for flour mites. If you do not see any mites right away, you should still check. This can be done by pouring some of the flour…

…ses, and they can wander from one item to another. They can live in grains and flour. They can also survive on dried fruit, beans, chocolate, and spices. As they are not a picky animal. The way to recognize the damage of flour beetles to one’s foods is when the infested foods get an unpleasant odor and taste. They also get a grayish color. It is not recommended to eat contaminated foods. Prevention and pest control Depending on whether the attack…

…and their larvae to live in. You can relatively easily get rid of white-shouldered house moth by drying out, freezing, or washing your textiles. There are also various insecticides and moth repellents specifically for the purpose, for instance in the case of a nest in a ventilation shaft or in a wall-to-wall carpet….

…the flour beetle, the Destructive flour beetle lives in dry goods such as flour and grains, and they can therefore be found in the home if you are unlucky. Appearance A Destructive flour beetle is 5-6 mm long and about 2 mm wide, it can be seen with the naked eye. It has a flat shape and has a dark brown color. The hind body is, as on most beetles, longer than the front body, and it has six legs and a pair of feeler horns on its head. The larva o…

…der beetles exit-holes in timber Larder beetles The larvae of many beetles and moths sometimes gnaw their way into timber when they are about to pupate. The pupal tunnels are gnawed from the outside and usually end blind, but if there are many of them the timber may be riddled with a labyrinth of tunnels. There is no wood dust in these tunnels, but empty larval casts are nearly always found. The pupal tunnels of larder beetles are circular in c…

…here they are where fur moth larvae seek cracks and fissures in walls and moldings, so those areas should also be treated. Infested woolen clothes should be treated by washing and drying, as this will kill both the adult moths, eggs, and larvae. You can also dryclean the cloth. Remember not to use insect repellant directly on your clothing, as it may cause irritation. Adult moths that are flying around should be controlled with insect spray so tha…

…ment cannot be carried out if the humidity is below 80% constant. When the larva pupates and transforms from a larva to an adult moth, it happens in a brownish cocoon that has the shape of a torpedo. Under normal circumstances, only one generation of brown house moth will hatch per year. Damage As described, bird nests are popular targets for the brown house moth to settle. Here they can feed on the birds’ feed residues and nesting material. But s…

…eetle belongs to the family of shadow beetles (Tenebrionidae). Both adults and larvae are nocturnal. The adult beetles can fly and can be experienced in the middle of summer. The adult female beetle lays about 200 eggs during its 2–4-month adult life. The eggs are laid in starchy products, such as flour, grain, bread, and cereals. It takes a long time for the mealworm to develop; the development from egg to larva and to adult beetles can vary betw…

…egularly and thoroughly, as spilled food can be enough food for many moths and moth larvae. Control should be done quickly and effectively when moths are detected in the food industry. Control of moths in the food industry typically takes place with pesticides and other poisons, which will make a whole batch of food unsaleable, as it is impossible to prevent the pesticide from getting on finished products and raw materials. Treatment with phosphor…

…of all the destruction they cause and not just because the eat food stuff and candles. Beside eating from ones food stuff in the kitchen, the house mouse and the yellow-necked mouse can also bite in various textiles, such as curtains, padding, and bed linen, which is used in their nests. They do also gnaw in woodwork, which is used in their nests too. Not even cabels are safe; the house mouse and the yellow-necked mouse also bites into various el…

…attack you can place food in the freezer for 1-2 days which kills both the larvae as well as the moths. Pest control in households Moths in private households will typically occur from a bag of nuts, almonds, or raisins. However, they can also occur in flour, grains, seeds, muesli, or similar products. Discard the moths infested food to get rid of eggs. You can, if the food can tolerate the treatment, heat to a minimum of 55 degrees or place at -1…

…le during the day. It is nocturnal and prefers to be active at night. Both larvae and the adult beetles all eat dried foods such as grains and bread products, cocoa, dried fruits, seeds, nuts, feathers, animal skin and dead insects. In heated houses, the beetles can have two to three generations in a year. Damage The Australian spider beetle can be an annoying guest to have in the home. Not only does it go into the cabbage and the contents of your…

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…and treats for signs so that any outbreak is not overlooked. Bread beetles and larvae can be killed by heating infected products at 60°C for about 10 minutes. It is also possible to get rid of the bread beetles by freezing, but it requires temperatures below -18°C for several days to get rid of all stages of the bread beetle, which is a lot more complicated. In addition, you can control the bread beetle with insect spray. Please note, however, tha…

…oes not refrain from attacking the larvae themselves in the nest. When the moth larvae have finished their development in September, they leave the nest, after which they move to a protected area nearby. Here they jointly spin a pupa, in which they pupate together. Such a pupae can hold hundreds of small pupates spun together from an incredibly strong silk. These pupae can appear in unusual places in the garden. And it is not unheard of to come ac…

…indoors. A real sign of problems is when you observe several adult beetles and larvae in your home, including damage to your textiles, especially wool. If there are branches hanging over one’s roof where there are clear signs of bird nests, then remove the nest as soon as the chicks have flown from there. You treat against fur beetles, just as you treat against moths, by thoroughly cleaning the infested textiles. For certain types of wool, you can…