"Start with the Insect First!" - The Cornerstone of Integrated Pest Management for Stored Product Insects
In the grand narrative of food security, pests play the part of the uninvited guests. Given the pressing global challenge to feed an ever-growing population, the 'Start with the insect first' approach is crucial. This approach holds particular importance when it comes to stored product insects, the quiet underminers of our collective food security efforts.
Are Termites Cockroaches?
"Are termites cockroaches?" is a question we often receive as pest management professionals. We’re here to solve that question once and for all. Click to view…
Identifying Clothes Moth Damage and Frass
The first part of this two-part article will lay out what signs to look for that suggest that your damage was caused by clothes moths compared to… (click to view)
Watch: Signs of Clothes Moth Damage
This video decodes the distinct signs left by Webbing Clothes Moths and Casemaking Clothes Moths on wool sweaters and carpets.
Temperature and Stored Product Pests
Temperature plays an extremely important role when it comes to stored product pests (SPP) that infest cereals, grains, seeds, nuts and dry processed foods in kitchens, restaurants, warehouses and food processing plants.
Product of the Month - Clothes Moth Flat Trap Kit (IL-120)
Clothes Moth kits feature the Insect Limited’s signature pheromone Bullet Lures™ that attract three separate species of clothes moth with a controlled release of pheromone over 3 months.
Introducing: The Center for Stored Product Protection
Insects Limited, Inc. a global leader in stored product protection, is proud to announce the grand opening of its brand-new headquarters, aptly named “The Center for Stored Protection™.” Click to view…
Insect of the Month: Webbing Clothes Moth (Tineola bisselliella)
Moths come in all different varieties but there is one type of moth that is a common enemy to most homes. Clothes moths are household pests that are drawn to fabrics throughout the home.
Insects Limited Has a New Address
Insects Limited, Inc., the global leader in stored product protection, is relocating to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility: The Center for Stored Product Protection™. Click to view…
We are Moving: FAQs
The Center for Stored Product Protection: We are delighted to announce that we are moving to a brand new, state-of-the-art facility that will serve as our new home and the epicenter of our continued growth. Click to view faqs…
New Product Available: All Moth Pheromone Trap
All Moth Kits feature Insect Limited’s signature pheromone lures that blend the powerful pheromones for Food Moths and Clothes Moths into a single, easy-to-use lure that will attract these moths over a 3-month period. s and Clothes Moths.
Watch: Complete Lifecycle of the Indian Meal Moth
The Indian Meal Moth, Plodia interpunctella, damages the dried food goods in our pantries and kitchens. See how they feed on grains, cereals, nuts and other dried food goods.
Product of the Month: Food Moth NoSurvivor Kit
This Food Moth Kit includes 10 NoSurvivor™ Hanging Traps and 10 pheromone Bullet Lures™ for Indian Meal Moths (Plodia interpunctella), Mediterranean Flour Moths (Ephestia kuehniella), Almond Moth (Ephestia cautella), Tobacco Moths (Ephestia elutella) and other food moths.
Insect of the Month: Indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella)
One insect is found more often than any other on stored food and grain in the United States. This is the dreaded Indian meal moth (IMM).
Since they feed on items containing grain or cereal products, the Indian meal moth alone is responsible for most of the insect problems associated with the food industry. This is one of the easiest stored food insects to identify because the adults have a colorful appearance and the larvae (which look like yellow worms) leave a silken webbing trail wherever they crawl.
Newly emerged adults have bi-colored (copper and tan) wings and measure about 1/2" from top to bottom. The IMM larvae most commonly feed on grain products including flour, cereal, nuts, bird seed, and pet food.
Saw-toothed Grain Beetle - The Ninja of Stored Product Pests
In the quiet corners of our warehouses, homes and pantries, a stealthy insect with ninja-like qualities lurks – the saw-toothed grain beetle (Oryzaephilus surinamensis).
Spotted Lanternfly and Tree of Heaven: The Invasive Duo Threatening US Agriculture
Today, our focus is on the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), a devastating invasive pest threatening the heart of US farming. But this story features not one, but two invaders - the second being the SLF's preferred host, the Tree of Heaven. Click to view…
Watch: Saw-toothed Grain Beetle Life Stages
Saw-toothed Grain Beetle Life Stages - The saw-toothed grain beetle, Oryzaephilus surinamensis is a common pest in kitchens, pantries, food processing plants and other food storage settings.
Organic Fumigation Using Either CO2 or Nitrogen
Organic Fumigation Using Either CO2 or Nitrogen | One of the many data points that has drastically changed over the past 20 years is the sheer amount of (click to view…)
Product of the Month - All Beetle Trap Kit with RTU Gel Cartridge
Working closely with the pest control industry, Insects Limited recognized pest control operators and residential customers alike needed a Ready-To-Use (RTU) device to monitor for beetles that could fit in areas suspected of insect infestation without taking much space.