Moths in bird seed- OK for birds?

[kjg1963]

Originally Posted by Sibay

Had the same problem when I raised birds until someone told me to keep the seed in the freezer. Doesn't get rid of them but it keeps them from multiplying in the bag.

Thanks for that tidbit. I have a parakeet and her seed keeps getting the moths even though I have the seed in a sealed container. Now we have these stupid moths all in the house. I think I brought them in when I bought bulk seed from a garden/farm center.

[uggabugga]

if they're indian meal moths, look out. i had some show up in bird seed years ago and still haven't completely eliminated them.

[southernnaturelover]

I worked part time for TSC for a couple of years. You’d be amazed at how much birdseed on the store shelves had moths in it. Seems like the safflower seed was the worst.

[Southern man]

Originally Posted by athena53

I buy bird seed in giant bags and store the bag in my garage. I'm down to about the last one-eighth of the bag and little tiny moths have moved in big-time. My guess is that the moths themselves are extra protein for the birds but I'm a bit concerned about the web-like material among the seeds. I'm sitting here watching and so far some house finches and a cardinal have happily fed on the moth-laden seeds.

Anyone know if it's OK to put these seeds in the bird feeders?

If you have a handful of the moth laden seeds, stick them in the microwave and zap them for 30 seconds, check and see if any are moving.

[tamiznluv]

Oh the moth memories this thread is bringing back! I spent years chasing them down. I didn't win the war either. Good luck.