For the last few days, I have been finding white worms crawling around my kitchen. They’re about ½ inch long. I’ve probably found about 20 of them and they’re starting to freak me out. Can you tell me what they are and what they’re doing?
If the “worms” are limited to your kitchen and are crawling up walls and along ceilings, it’s a good bet that they are Indianmeal moth larvae. The other white worms (in that size range) that can be found in kitchens are fly maggots, but those do not have legs. Maggots wiggle along; they can’t crawl. Indianmeal moth larvae have a brown head while fly larvae have no noticeable head. Indianmeal moth larvae have the typical caterpillar shape, but they are small (about ½ inch long, as you said) and almost hairless. You should have a pest control company confirm the identification though.
Read more : How to Build Wall Cabinets
The reason the larvae are crawling around your kitchen is that they are fully grown and are looking for protected places to pupate so they can turn into adult moths. They have the habit of leaving the food in which they have been feeding (probably on your kitchen shelves or in the pantry) when ready to pupate. They usually crawl upward, often ending up in a wall/ceiling corner or a crack, where they spin a silken cocoon. Sometimes they will pupate at the top of the same cabinet where they have been feeding, or even in the food material itself.
The tricky part, once you have confirmed that they are Indianmeal moth larvae, is finding out where they came from. You’ll probably need a pest control expert’s help here, too, since Indianmeal moth larvae can feed on many different things and you may have multiple infested sites.
Here are a few tips on how to find the moth larvae infestation sites:
Read more : Can You Guess How Many Coats of Paint for Kitchen Cabinets?
Even after you find and discard the infested foods, there’s the chance that adult moths may have laid eggs in other food products. So any susceptible foods should be thrown out or at least stored in airtight containers. Your pest control technician can treat shelves and other areas to kill any new larvae that may hatch, and can advise you on how to “moth-proof” your kitchen and pantry.
If you have any of the above problems, contact Colonial Pest for a free quote, or call us at 1-800-525-8084 right now!
Source: https://gardencourte.com
Categories: Kitchens
For all my beauties with dark inner thighs, armpits, bikini area and spots, etc, this…
Are you a passionate cook aspiring to embark on a rewarding culinary journey? Whether you're…
Discover the perfect wall colors to complement your grey kitchen cabinets, creating a harmonious and…
Generally, a 10×10 kitchen remodel ranges from $15,000 to $45,000, but several factors could cause…
Sleek and durable, quartz countertops are the latest trend in kitchen and bathroom renovation. Comparable…
IKEA kitchens are designed to be as simple as possible to assemble and install yourself.…