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This document provides a comprehensive overview of the Indianmeal moth, Plodia interpunctella, a prevalent household pest. It details the moth's distribution, life cycle, and the damage caused by larvae to stored food products. The article also covers monitoring techniques, such as pheromone traps, and various management strategies, including sanitation, chemical control, and biological control using parasites. The emphasis is on the importance of eliminating infested food and maintaining proper storage practices to prevent infestations. First published 1998.
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