Abstract: A lure for attracting females of stored product moths comprising an cold hexane extract or a synthetic equivalent of an oily seed. The extract or equivalent comprises material such as single-chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, and ketones. The extract includes extracts of nuts, chick starter and seeds. A method of attracting females of a population of stored product moths includes formulating a chemical extract of a material that is attractive to stored product moths into a lure. The extract or synthetic equivalent of an oily seed is formulated into a slow release device for use in attracting moths to a trap for monitoring or controlling populations of moths, for attracting moths to a killing station that is treated with a toxicant or pathogen for purposes of controlling populations of moths, and for confusing or disrupting moth behavior that results in controlling populations of moths.