An insect species list associated to a flour mill in Cape Verde was presented. The possible factors responsible
for the differences observed in the different locations within the flour mill were discussed. Results obtained in
1999 were compared with data recorded in 1984 in identical conditions inside this flour mill. During two years
the risk estimate from Lepidoptera infestations was carried out in this flour mill using pheromone traps. The
number of adults captured in the pheromone traps recorded weekly within two years, indicated the places
with higher infestation levels and allowed to estimate the risk assessment and to make decisions for
controlling and planning clean actions against Ephestia cautella and E. kuehniella