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TROPICAL WAREHOUSE MOTH, Cimex Lectularius



Frequently found in food storage situations where it may contaminate foodstuffs with frass, webbing or silk making it the most common moth pest globally. 10-18mm wingspan. Frequently found with imported cargos, infestations have also been reported in cereals and chocolate manufacturing plants.


Advice for Tropical Warehouse Moth:

Monitoring is important using pheromone traps. Webbing is a problem, causing damage to infested product. Good hygiene practice is again very important. Professional storage of products should allow easy inspection and insecticide application.