Understanding the Almond Moth (Cadra cautella): Biological Insights and Advanced Pheromone Monitoring for Food Safety
In the global food processing and warehousing industries, Stored Product Insects (SPIs) are an unrelenting threat to product integrity, regulatory compliance, and brand reputation. Among these post-harvest pests, Cadra cautella, commonly known as the almond or tropical warehouse moth, stands out as an aggressive coloniser of dry agricultural products.