General
The adult is a greyish moth with a pattern of two bands across the forewings and a wingspan of 12mm-18mm. Identification is difficult seek professional help. The mature larva is 12mm-14mm long, creamy white with a brown head capsule and brown body markings. There are three pairs of jointed thoracic legs and five pairs of abdominal pro hyphen legs.

Significance
Commonest moth pest into the UK.  It becomes established only in heated premises.
Dried fruit, vegetables, nuts, oil seeds, pulses, copra, carobs, spices and citrus pulp are occasional hosts. The larva contaminates and spoils foods with excreta frass and webbing. The adult does not feed on solid food and tends to fly at dawn and dusk.

Control 
Find the sources of infestation. Destroy or fumigate. Thoroughly clean the area and apply a residual insecticide. A ULV may also be appropriate and professional advice is recommended.

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