How to recognise them
Indian meal moth / flour moth
Small grey moth; the larvae spin webs in flour, dried fruit and nuts, and cereals.
Weevils and flour beetles
Small dark beetles that attack rice, pasta, flour and grain.
Clothes moths
The larvae damage wool, silk and natural fabrics in wardrobes and warehouses.
Warning signs not to ignore
- Small moths flying in the kitchen or pantry in the evening
- Webbing and lumps in flour, pasta or cereals
- Small holes in the packaging
- Holes in jumpers and woollen fabrics
Why they are a problem
- Large quantities of food to throw away
- Customer complaints and product recalls
- Non-compliance in audits by supermarket chain customers
How we work
- InspectionWe check shelves, silos, machinery and raw materials to find the sources.
- Pheromone trapsWe install traps that attract and catch the males and show us where the problem is concentrated.
- TreatmentsWe treat premises and machinery with products suitable for food environments.
- ReportWe record the catches and give you the data for HACCP and audits.
Safety: we use only products authorised for professional use, in the right doses and places. When we finish, we leave you a job sheet listing the products used, the areas treated and what you should do next.
What you can do to prevent them
- Store flour and cereals in airtight jars
- Apply the rule: first in, first out
- Check incoming goods and discard damaged packs
- Clean shelves and machinery thoroughly, corners included
Not sure what it is?
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FAQ
At home, is it enough to throw away the flour?
Throw away the infested products and clean the shelves thoroughly. If the moths keep appearing, the source is elsewhere: we can help you find it.
Are pheromone traps safe?
Yes, they contain no insecticides: they attract insects with a specific scent and hold them with glue.