Angoumois Grain Moth (Noun)
Meaning
Small moth whose larvae feed on kernels of stored grains.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Angoumois grain moth is considered one of the most significant pests of stored grains worldwide, particularly in temperate climates.
- Pest management of stored grains involves control measures targeting the Angoumois grain moth, a species whose larvae damage grains severely.
- One key control measure is monitoring the grains regularly for the Angoumois grain moth's tiny holes that the larvae produce when boring into the grains.
- Trapping is often recommended for detection and suppression of Angoumois grain moth infestations to reduce further economic loss from spoiled grain stockpiles.
- As grain elevators need meticulous upkeep, scouting out grain types preferred by Angoumois grain moths also form a prevention step within IPM practice against storage infestation threats.