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Re: Need help with seed moths
Posted by Rose on 3/10/07

On 3/06/07, Leslie wrote:
> You can by seed moth traps, I think they are under 5 $.
> They are sticky tape tents that have a little rubber thing
> inside that gives off pheromones. These pheromones attract
> and trap the males (or maybe the famales, cant remember), so
> that the other sex can not breed and they die without having
> offspring.
>
> Be sure to also check the folds in the packaging of the
> products you buy. The folds in the bottom corners of stand
> up bags are perfect hidding spots for the larvae.
>
> You can also store your excess food in the freezer in weekly
> portions in well sealed packaging, and pull out of the
> freezer as needed. Do not keep it all together and pull
> in/out of freezer as this can creat condensation (going from
> room temp to cold) that can cause your food to spoil.
>
> Good Luck.
>
> Someone else will probably be able to help you more. I
> myself have been lucky enough to never have this problem, I
> don't have much "how to" info on it.
>

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Need help with seed moths, 3/06/07, by Kim.
• Re: Need help with seed moths, 3/06/07, by Leslie.
• Re: Need help with seed moths, 3/10/07, by Rose.
• Re: Need help with seed moths, 3/10/07, by Rose.
• Re: Need help with seed moths, 4/01/07, by Pamela.