Remedies for moths in the apartment - which one to choose? Review and customer reviews

When choosing a moth repellent, you need to decide on the type of pest and the effectiveness of the drug. In our apartments we encounter food, clothing and furniture moths. You need to start fighting house moths by finding their habitat. Manual destruction of moths (usually males) fluttering around the apartment will not bring the desired effect. You need to get rid of females that lay larvae, which then turn into caterpillars that eat clothing, furniture or cereals. This article contains tips for removing moths at home and describes the main folk and chemical remedies against moths.

Species living in residential areas

It doesn’t matter where the moth came from in an apartment or house, it is important to get rid of it as quickly as possible, before it has time to ruin natural carpets, fur coats, clothes and even the upholstery of the sofa.
Most often, the following types of moths appear in an apartment: Fur (wool) - a gray-yellow butterfly with small black dots on its wings. It lives in wardrobes. Where are clothes stored? She can even chew through a plastic bag to get to fur products. If there is no fur in the house, she can eat books, pillow feathers and felt.

Fur (wool) is a gray-yellow butterfly with small black dots on the wings. She lives in wardrobes. Where are clothes stored? She can even chew through a plastic bag to get to fur products. If there is no fur in the house, she can eat books, pillow feathers and felt. Furniture. A yellowish butterfly with a golden tint on the wings. It settles in upholstered furniture and eats furniture fabric; sometimes it can damage furs and woolen products. Clothes.

A butterfly with yellow wings, sometimes they can be purple. Loves dark wardrobes. Eats any clothing indiscriminately.

Food (grain, fruit). A small butterfly with speckled gray or brown striped wings. It eats food (cereals, legumes, tea, flour, nuts, sugar), leaving in them traces of its vital activity, particles of skin, and caterpillar husks. Such products are no longer suitable for consumption. Eating them can cause poisoning. Wax moth.

She lives in bee hives and causes a lot of damage. But the tincture on its larvae is very useful.

Preventing moths

In order not to fight moths later, it is necessary to take preventive measures.

Install mosquito nets on all vents, windows and ventilation outlets.
Do not forget to regularly ventilate the room and use fragrances.
Store tea, cereals and nuts in glass jars that are tightly sealed with lids. Buy only fresh food.
It is better to store clothes in sealed bags or covers. It should always be clean and ironed.
From time to time it is necessary to sort through all the things in the wardrobe, clean the closets and wipe them with soapy water.
For preventive purposes, you can use aerosols, plates and adhesive tapes against moths.
Don't forget about folk remedies, use orange peel, lavender and spicy seasonings.

By following simple prevention methods, you will never know what moths are. But if an insect does enter your apartment, start fighting it immediately so that it does not spoil your favorite things.

Many people wonder where moths come from in their houses and apartments, because they can be found even in the cleanest homes

, in which perfect order always reigns. The appearance of small gray butterflies depends not only on compliance with hygiene rules, but also on some other factors.

Clothes moths appear after purchasing carpets; woolen, knitted and fur clothing. Furniture moths usually enter the home along with old, used furniture.

. Insects can live in closets, suitcases, fur coats and hats, as well as products made from natural wool.

Review of the product:

It depends on everyone, but we have a special moth - it doesn’t eat fur coats or sweaters in the closet, but the upholstery of the sofa from the wall side. Personally, this was my first time encountering this. It's good that you can easily move the sofa to spray. In short, we didn’t bother for a long time, bought the notorious Raptor and quickly sprayed everything. Well, what can I say! Indeed, the moth disappeared, but I just had to treat it with Raptor almost every day for a week. And the upholstery also had to be bent a little and embroidered. Because their whole family was located between the upholstery and the wooden frame.

Spray "Moskitol"

Insecticidal aerosol effectively protects carpets, furniture upholstery and clothing made from any type of fabric from clothes moths. The drug has a delicate effect, it does not leave stains and does not damage the structure of wool and fur products.

Mode of application. The product is sprayed onto the interior of furniture and onto clothing at a distance of 20–25 cm
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Manufacturer – Russia
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Volume –100; 150; 200 ml.
Shelf life – 3 years
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Depending on the volume of the drug, its cost can vary from 90 - 130 rubles
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Contraindications. The spray is not recommended for use by people who are hypersensitive to the substances included in its composition. After treatment, the apartment must be ventilated for thirty minutes.

Review:

My friend's moth almost ate her new fur coat. We bought Moskitol from annoying insects at the supermarket and sprayed everything in the closet. To be honest, I found the smell quite pleasant. I even doubted that it would work. But after a couple of treatments, the winged beeches died.

Insecticide aerosol “Clean House”

Review:

Good afternoon As for me, “Clean House” is too expensive for its brand. I bought this product when I moved into the apartment I bought. There was old furniture there with moths in the closet (of course! – we bought the apartment after our old grandmother). I bought the aerosol for 450 rubles at the nearest hardware store. The smell is disgusting, but there is an effect - the moth dies. It took 2 days to ventilate the apartment, and to clean the inside of the closet. I really wanted to keep the rare cabinet for myself))).

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Spray "Armol"

The spray is intended for treating furniture; fur and woolen clothing; bed linen, carpets and other textiles. The product contains the active ingredients permethrin and methylpyrrolidone, it does not leave marks on clothes, has a pleasant smell and guarantees effective protection against insects.

Mode of application. The can must be shaken and then directed at the surface to be treated.
Manufacturer – Russia.
Volume – 140; 165; 190 ml.
Shelf life – 3 years.
Depending on the volume, the price of the drug can range from 70 – 135 rubles
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Contraindications. The product is toxic and flammable; it should be used with open windows, in the absence of animals and people. After using the drug, the face and hands should be thoroughly washed with soap. The treated room should be ventilated for thirty minutes.

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Sprays against moths and larvae - which is better?

Sprays are quite effective, but aggressive substances, unlike traditional natural remedies. Some of them are applied only after pets and children have been removed from the apartment. Although they produce a modern line of safe aerosols that leave no odor after use or leave a pleasant lemon scent. They process all the clothes in the closet and furniture upholstery. They are most effective when treating pest masonry, destroying the moth and its offspring at the same time. Which remedy is the most effective? We have collected a small rating of products with customer reviews.

Moth spray Arnest "Armol" and reviews

The most famous spray against house moths is Arnest “ Armol ”. Available with and without odor (Armol Expert) for production and warehouse premises. The cost does not exceed 100 rubles.

“Armol spray has practically no odor, leaves no marks on clothes, and most importantly, it destroys moths and their larvae well. It’s better to spray as soon as you see the first moth in the closet, otherwise it will create holes.”

“In the hallway there is always Dichlorvos and Armol on the shelf. From time to time you have to spray it on the landing and at home for prevention. The moth disappeared at the entrance and never entered the apartment. There is an effect!”

"Raptor" moth protection - customer reviews

The next inexpensive but widely known spray is Raptor

» Moth protection. It will help get rid of moths and leave behind a sour lemon smell. The cost of such a cylinder is about 150 rubles. According to the manufacturer, moths will not appear for a year after treatment. Let's find out from customer reviews if this is true.

“I bought Raptor for moths, it didn’t seem to be expired, after treatment the moth disappeared only for two weeks. Apparently the larvae remained unharmed. I will spray again. If it doesn’t help again, I’ll go for another anti-moth remedy.”

“Raptor, which has a logo with a dinosaur, helps very well against moths... We somehow got moths in our studio. We processed everything according to the instructions before closing and aired it in the morning. There was a slight lemon scent left. The moth has disappeared, half a year has passed and has not appeared yet.”

Universal spray "Clean House" - reviews

Clean House aerosol against moths and skin beetles also removes moths quite well. Costs about 150 rubles per bottle. Here's what customers write about it.

“The bottle of Clean House from Moths says “instant action” and this is true. After treating the apartment, the moths arrived dead, although we had to leave the apartment because the product was very toxic and had a characteristic smell. They came, aired it out and things got better. The main thing is that the moth was removed once and for all.”

“It’s a good product, but the smell is nuclear. Although it smells like some kind of flowers, it’s impossible to breathe. The moth kills well, it dies immediately. I treat my closets with it twice a year - in spring and late autumn, before putting away my clothes.”

Aerosol "Bros" against moths - reviews

Bros spray lasts up to 4 months. The active ingredients prallethrin and phenothrin are effective in combating food, clothes and furniture moths. It has a light scent and does not leave marks on things. The price is around 200 rubles. Here's what they say about him.

“There was no proven Armol in the store, I had to take a new product - Bros. aerosol. There is an effect, but only for two weeks, then the moth came out again. I don’t recommend this Bros.”

“Sacks with a fragrant substance always helped against moths in the closet, but they apparently fizzled out and moths appeared. I bought Bros and sprayed it in the closets and throughout the apartment just in case. The effect is noticeable, no doubt."

Mosquitall anti-moth spray - reviews

Mosquitall is usually associated with the phrase “that’s why they don’t bite,” but the manufacturer of this brand is not limited to mosquito repellents. Mosquitall for moths costs about 200 rubles per 100 ml. The effectiveness has been proven, but the effect does not apply to moth larvae.

“Mosquitall anti-moth spray has a rather pungent odor, but dissipates quickly. Burns out a moth colony perfectly! Repeated treatment is needed after a month. Apparently it has no effect on moth larvae.”

“I purchased Moscutal against moths for a small sewing workshop. It is excellent for preventing the appearance of moths, but there are cheaper and more effective means. It seems that the price was raised only due to the popularity of the brand.”

Aerosol "Extramit" against moths - reviews

Extramite spray has a lavender scent that moths do not like. In fact, it is a complete analogue of Armol, the composition is identical. Kills moths within a few hours, lasts up to six months. The cost of a bottle is approximately 70 rubles for 150 ml, which is very cheap. Reviews of Extramit are given below.

“In the spring, I put winter jackets and fur coats in the closet. I opened the closet, and moths were flying out of there; I didn’t dare put the fur coat in this closet. I went to the store for an anti-moth product, there was only Extramite aerosol. I sprayed in the closet, next to him, behind him. Only after that, with a calm soul, I put my winter things away there.”

“Aerosol Extramite brought the moths out of the closet once and for all. It’s an inexpensive drug, but it saves you a lot on buying new things!”

It is impossible to clearly determine the leader among moth sprays; they are all effective in their own way. In terms of price-quality ratio, the leader can be identified as “ Armol ”.

Moth fumigators - are they effective?

Fumigators are fairly common devices whose operating principle is based on the release of active substances when a special block of liquid or plate is heated. Despite the erroneous popular belief, the effect of the insecticide extends not only to mosquitoes, flies, but also to moths. Fumigators are safe for pets and people. A negative property of this unit is that it destroys only moths, leaving masonry and caterpillars unharmed. In addition, the active substance spreads quite slowly, within about two to three days.

DiK-3 has been known for a long time; many analogues have been created on its basis, even by such well-known manufacturers as Raptor. It draws only 4.5 W of electricity. There are two modifications of the model: those that work with plates and those that work with liquids. Initially, DiK-3 was intended to kill mosquitoes, but it also turned out to be effective against moths. The effect does not appear immediately; the device needs to work for at least 12 hours to achieve a visible result. Now there is a new model on sale - DiK-6, its cost is about 50 rubles without plates. You can choose any plates.

Fumigator DiK-3

Fumigator DiK-6

The Raid fumigator is sold together with mosquito repellent plates. But these plates also do an excellent job against moths. There are models with intensity regulator and timer. You will have to pay extra for such “bells and whistles”. The cost of the Reid fumigator is from 150 to 350 rubles, which is several times more expensive than DIK-6, but the difference is minimal.

Reviews about Reid fumigators:

Operating principle

Most Raptor products, regardless of release form, work on the principle of fumigation. This chemical releases nerve toxins into the air when exposed to high temperatures.

Vapor particles of the insect predator settle on the bodies of flies, mosquitoes and other parasites and enter the body through the spiracles.

The pathogen enters the hemolymph and reaches the nervous system with the blood, which has an immediate effect. The result is complete paralysis with fatal outcome.

Predator preparations against moths, mosquitoes and other midges contained pyrethrin, extracted from mountain chamomile flowers. Subsequently, the manufacturer began to use artificial repellents with a more pronounced effect.

Moth repellent, types

All means and methods of moth control can be divided into several groups:

Sprays and aerosols are easy to use; you only need to spray the substance directly in places where insects accumulate.
Fumigators - yes, ordinary mosquito fumigators have shown themselves to be quite good as a protective barrier against moths. At all stages of its development.
Moth sections work well as a preventive measure.
There are folk remedies - grandma's recipes - and there is a lot to learn there. I show myself well both in exterminating moths and as preventive measures.
Traps - traps are designed for butterflies.
Temperature treatment - freezing or treatment at high temperatures destroys both eggs, larvae and adults.
Ultraviolet irradiation - quartz treatment or direct sunlight.

The main rule is that you need to wear clothes. Do not make deposits, moths do not grow in things that are used. Don't hang things you've worn back in the closet without washing them; sweat and body odor attract insects.

Moth sections and their effectiveness

Moth sections are the most common insecticides for home use to combat these insects. They are popular among housewives. This is due to the pleasant smell in the cabinets and harmlessness to other living organisms. The significant drawback is the same as that of fumigators - the sections are absolutely safe for larvae. Available in dry form and in gel form, packaged in a plastic container with a hook like a hanger. The cost of one section is from 80 to 150 rubles. Mainly sold sections are from Raptor and Mosquitall. What reviews are there on the moth section?

“In the spring, I always hang winter clothes in a closet with Raptor moth sections. There has never been a moth and there never will be. Plus it acts as an air freshener in the closet, I’m very pleased with this product, no comments.”

“I hung a Mosquitall moth section next to my expensive suit. The second year - the suit is intact, as are the neighboring clothes. I change them every year, although I should do it earlier.”

Aerosol use

The insecticidal substance is contained in a pressurized can. Thanks to the sprayer, the particles are evenly distributed in the air and then settle on the surfaces of clothing, shoes, and furniture.

Moth sprays destroy not only butterflies, but also larvae. These products act quickly: insects die a few minutes after spraying the can.

However, aerosols contain aggressive components that are harmful to the respiratory system and skin of humans and pets. The products are not suitable for combating grain moths because they can poison the food.

How to use moth spray?

Ask family members and pets to leave the premises. Remove plants and aquarium from the house.
Wear closed clothing, gloves, safety glasses and a mask.
Spray a can of aerosol on the interior shelves and walls of the closet, clothes, shoes at a distance of 20-30 centimeters for 10 seconds.
Leave for an hour. Return and open the room to ventilate for 30 minutes. Place your clothes in the washing machine and wipe your shoes with a damp cloth.
Clean the apartment. Wash the shelves and walls of the cabinet with soapy water and leave to dry. If you find maggots in your shoes, throw away the old boxes.

Folk remedies

For people who do not want to use insecticides against moths, there is an alternative. Among the folk methods of protection against harmful butterflies, the most popular are:

lavender twigs and flowers;
dried citrus peel;
geranium;
laundry soap;
naphthalene;
sticky tapes.

Lavender and geranium are great for controlling kitchen moths. They are food safe and can be placed throughout your kitchen cabinets. These plants repel moths with their scent. They are also placed in the pockets of outerwear, on shelves and in boxes with fur hats and winter shoes.

Naphthalene has always been successful in the fight against pests. But its smell can be unpleasant for many people.

Another folk remedy for moths is scented laundry soap, which is used to draw lines on the walls and shelves of the wardrobe. The specific smell repels insects. It can also be unpleasant for humans. Soap is not effective against pests.

With the help of sticky tapes hung around the apartment and in the closet you can catch butterflies. If the moth has not yet had time to lay eggs, then this method of catching will be quite effective.

Aerosols

Aerosols can destroy pests in a short period of time, but their use will require significant time and physical effort. When sprayed, an aerosol cloud of tiny particles is formed, which will certainly enter the respiratory tract and, if there is an allergy, the insecticide can cause a negative reaction from the body.

From clothes moths

These products are a great help against moths in the closet - they will destroy all pests in a short time, both at the adult and larval stages.

From food moths

In the kitchen, the aerosol should be used extremely carefully and avoid contact with food. First, all food supplies must be carefully sorted, food contaminated with moths and caterpillars must be thrown away, and “clean” foods must be removed from the kitchen. Only after this can you spray the product on larvae and adult butterflies.

Aerosols are sprayed onto the interior and exterior of kitchen cabinets, pantries, and cabinets. This is done in order to destroy undetected individuals. There is no guarantee that using this group of drugs you will completely get rid of food moths, but a significant part of the population will still die.

Modern means

An aerosol is a powerful insecticide that, when sprayed, enters the respiratory tract of the pest and leads to its death. There are also contact agents that can penetrate the chitinous cover.

Modern aerosol repellents for moths in the apartment include:

Due to the fact that the effect is achieved gradually, fumigators are less popular and in demand than aerosols. But after a few days you are guaranteed to get rid of the larvae and adult flying individuals.

The principle of its operation is very simple - a plate with a scented insecticide is inserted into a compartment on the device, after which the fumigator must be plugged into a power outlet. When the plate is heated, the active substance begins to evaporate and fills the room or closet with a poisonous cloud.

The most popular fumigators

The most popular and effective moth repellents include the following brands of fumigators:

The sections are intended only to repel moths, as they work on the basis of essential oils, which are absolutely harmless. It is impossible to destroy butterflies or larvae with their help.

The best option for using sections is prevention. But in some cases, both adults and caterpillars are able to acquire immunity to such drugs.

Common types of sections

The most popular are the following moth sections:

Raptor. Sold in almost every hardware store. Flavored with various scents. The validity period is no more than 4 months.
Mosquitall. There are several forms of release: bags with dry mixture, wall blocks and plates that are placed on hangers.
Raid moth pendants will carefully protect your wool and fur clothes.

Characteristics of some types of insecticides and repellents

All anti-moth remedies in the apartment are divided into two categories:

Repellents. With their help, pests are repelled and expelled from an apartment or house.
Insecticidal preparations. They are designed to kill parasites.

When deciding which remedy for house moths is best to use, you need to pay attention to the release form. Today consumers have access to:

Plates and tablets.
Aerosols.
Special sections, traps and fumigators.
Universal adhesive tapes.
Creams and gels.
Pillows with aromatic herbs.

Since all moth repellents and insecticides have their own advantages and features, it is difficult for consumers to navigate. You can simplify this process if you study the main features.

Moth sprays

Sprays and aerosols are considered the most convenient and profitable to use. Among the assortment presented in Moscow and other cities, Raptor aerosols stand out. They exude a lemon scent and are fully automatic. The insecticide is suitable for controlling adults, pupae and larvae. The main component of these aerosols is permethin, which affects internal organs. Those active substances that remain on the pest’s body actively spread. Therefore, all those insects that came into contact with the infected individual die.

Raptor aerosol is available for sale, the preparation of which uses tetramethrin. It will be very powerful and in a huge room. The spray affects the nervous and respiratory systems of the pest. The components included in the anti-moth composition in Karaganda affect both formed moth butterflies and larvae. Therefore, the death of parasites occurs in a short time.

Those drops of a good anti-moth remedy that remain on pieces of furniture, wardrobes or clothing continue to act. Therefore, further spread of pests is excluded. Sprays of this brand are applied to furniture made from natural materials and clothing. Before poisoning domestic parasites, all products are cleaned of dirt and moisture.

Although highly toxic components are not used in the preparation of sprays, the active substances may provoke an allergic reaction in some people. Therefore, before spraying the aerosol, it is necessary to prepare protective equipment, for example, respirators or gauze bandages.

To combat moths, people also use other aerosol products:

Armol from moths. This medicine gives off a pleasant lavender aroma. It is distinguished by its versatility.
Flavored Mosquitol. Used to poison fur coat and clothing varieties of parasites.
Clean house. The composition emits the aroma of fresh herbs and plants. The use of this drug is beneficial, since one can is enough for a one-room apartment. The spray should be applied to furniture and clothing, carpets and the inside of the closet.
Battalion commander This anti-moth remedy is distinguished by its performance and long-lasting effect. It is beneficial to use it to destroy larvae, caterpillars and adults. The can is equipped with a nozzle, through which the drug is applied behind pieces of furniture or on household appliances.
Klaus. This odorless insecticidal preparation differs in that it has a repellent and paralyzing effect. It is used to process leather products, items made of wool or fur. Manufacturers produce both plates and special sections.

Some brands of aerosols supplied in Minsk are suitable for combating food and fruit species. Before spraying, cereals and food products must be placed in sealed bags to prevent the ingress of active substances.

Moth spray

Modern sprays differ from manufactured aerosols in the spray radius of active components. Such preparations are equipped with a trigger, through which you can control the spraying process. Among the antimoth agents are the following:

Moskitol. It has a pleasant lavender aroma and occupies a leading place in the ranking of moth repellents. The spray is suitable for treating various surfaces in an apartment or house. Mosquitol contains components such as permethrin and transfluthrin. Therefore, it reliably destroys moths in the house and also prevents their reappearance. Since the spray does not leave stains, it is used to treat clothing and upholstered furniture.
Delicia is a professional, odorless spray suitable for fighting butterflies, cockroaches and other parasites. A trigger is used for spraying.
Shield. Used in cases where it is necessary to combat chicken, fruit or clothing moths. For preparation, manufacturers used only those substances that are not harmful to humans.

Argus. It has a prolonged action. The active odorous substances that make up the product affect the nervous and respiratory systems of pests.
Dichlorvos, which was used back in the USSR.
Tornado and Aggressor. The period of action of insecticides is from 6 to 8 weeks. If necessary, re-process.
Tarol. The spray is intended for scenting shoes, treating antique furniture and old items of clothing.

The effectiveness of sprays has been confirmed by many studies. Companies that supply insecticides in this form also produce aerosols. Therefore, consumers will be able to choose a worthy option among the listed drugs for protecting clothing and furniture.

Moth fumigator

People often use a moth fumigator. These devices are small in size. To recharge them, an electrical network or autonomous power sources are used. Fumigators are equipped with plates and containers with repellent liquid. Such devices are used to combat fur, fruit, and food species of insects.

Among the advantages that the devices have are:

Easy to use.
There is no need for the constant presence of a person.
Active substances destroy flying butterflies.
Fumigators are suitable for placement in wardrobes and cabinets. In this case, the active substances act on pupae and larvae.

Among the disadvantages are:

Effective fumigators operate only from the electrical network. If there is no current, then it is impossible to use the device.
To place it in a closet or next to kitchen furniture, you will need an extension cord.
It will take a lot of time to destroy a huge number of pests.

Before using an effective remedy for clothes moths in an apartment, you need to make sure it is safe. After all, some components provoke allergic reactions or an asthma attack.

Among the presented devices, the following brands are popular:

Dick-3.
Moskitol.
Raid for a specific type of pest.
Clean house.
The battle.
PR-2.

The supplied fumigators differ not only in composition and design, but also in the material used to make the body. Manufacturers of effective products use durable glass, special plastic and ceramics. The cost of the product also depends on what types of raw materials are used to prepare the fumigator. Active substances affect food parasites in products.

Anti-moth tablets

Anti-moth medications and tablets were used back in the last century. Previously, housewives used naphthalene, which was supplied in tablets. Among modern tablet products there are:

Greenfield. This drug is considered the most effective. The best product has a lavender scent. Greenfield affects larvae, pupae and adults.
Selena and Cinderella. Such tablets are made from natural ingredients and essential extracts. The composition also contains synthetic fragrances to enhance the effect, as well as galamart. They are placed in storage boxes, cabinets and chests of drawers. Tablets are not placed near food products.
Lavender. This aroma is poorly tolerated by gray butterflies. Therefore, they can be used together with care products for bedridden patients.
Antimol tablets with various flavors. Their name depends on which extract is used for preparation.

The tablets have a low price, so all consumers can afford to buy them. But the period of action of the tablets is short. They are used when carrying out preventive measures.

Moth plates

To prepare the plates, polymers and durable cardboards are used, which are impregnated with natural repellents, insecticides and other toxic substances. Insecticides repel larvae and adults. They are easy to use as they come with the appropriate stands and mounting hardware.

The following brands of plates are popular:

Clean house.
Shield.
Oboronkhim.
Cossato.
Raid.
Battalion commander

Each brand has certain properties, composition and range of action. The period of action of the gel with which the plates are filled is 2–4 months.

Moth trap

Before getting rid of moths using improvised means, which are presented in the form of traps, it is necessary to study their features. The traps look like plates that are coated with natural resins. No toxic components are used in their preparation, so they can be used to protect food and plants. Among the traps presented, products from the Agrus, Raptor and Eco brands are popular. Modern traps are small in size, easy to use and silent. Some types of reliable traps can be prepared with your own hands.

Description and types of pest

Moths are divided into two main groups, within which separate varieties are distinguished.

Food moth. A butterfly from the moth family. The wingspan reaches 15 mm. Has a brown or gray color. The caterpillar prefers cereals, fruits, nuts and other grocery products.
Clothes moth. The butterfly is yellowish in color with wings that have a lilac tint. The larvae live on dirty clothes, gnawing things to holes.

The main damage is caused by larvae that eat clothing and food. Adults have a short life cycle. Their main function is reproduction. They do not have a mouth, claws or intestines to destroy and digest what they eat.

Before getting rid of moths using folk remedies, do a thorough cleaning of the room. Open wardrobes, reconsider clothes. Throw away items gnawed by the larvae and wash whole ones. Also throw away spoiled cereals, fruits, and vegetables. Cook the remaining products in the oven or put them in the freezer for at least a day.

Review of chemicals

How to fight moths in an apartment using chemicals? Many owners believe that flying pests can only be removed using chemical means. Indeed, the effect of using potent compounds will be noticeable. But how will residents cope with the treatment?

How to reduce the risk of toxic damage to the respiratory system and prevent allergic reactions? The answer is simple: first try safe traditional methods of fighting moths. If the result is not achieved, only then use chemicals.

Sections

Place the plates in a closet or chest of drawers, where flying pests most often get into. Many types of plates are allowed to be used not only in wardrobes, but also in the kitchen. Anti-moth sections operate for six months. The components of the sections emit an odor that is unpleasant for harmful insects. Gradually, flying pests will disappear from the room.

Many owners use Moskitol, Reid, Armol and Raptor plates. Manufacturers produce moth repellents with and without a pleasant smell, with convenient fastenings for the cabinet.

Traps

Manufacturers offer a safe way to eliminate flying pests. Inside the container there is a substance that attracts males. Under the influence of the components, the reproduction of pests gradually stops, the population decreases, and over time the moth disappears.

The device is safe for people, there are no toxic fumes and no harmful effects on the hearing organs. Popular moth traps are Mosquitall and Raptor.

Aerosols

The chemicals have a detrimental effect on adults and larvae, but often cause allergic reactions and have an unpleasant odor. Not always suitable for use (there are children or weakened people at home).

Important points:

to achieve a noticeable effect, it is enough to spray the repellent in places where pests and larvae accumulate; chemicals must be sprayed wearing protective clothing; before processing the premises, all family members must leave the house; you can return a few hours after treatment (this period of time is indicated on the instructions for each repellent); Before household members return, it is important to thoroughly wipe surfaces with a soap-soda solution to remove chemical residues and prevent poisoning by toxic substances.

Effective aerosols:

Raptor.
Dichlorvos (Neo, Eco).
Raid.
Clean house.
Difox.
Extra Meet.

Spray

Product in a plastic container with a spray bottle. Many drugs have a high degree of toxicity. Chemicals in the form of a solution destroy insects and are suitable for the prevention and control of flying pests.

The product should be sprayed onto knitted and fur items and treated cabinets. Often the moth dies after the first treatment.

Popular formulations:

ARGUS.
Tornado.
Mosquitall.

Trap

A small box that is glued to a surface in a closet or other place where cereal supplies are stored. Provides protection for up to 3 months. Inside there are 2 plates with the active composition. The effect is observed after 2 hours. Only butterflies can be caught this way. A well-thought-out composition causes moths to fly to the smell and fall into a trap.

Moth pheromone;
Mineral oil;
Rubber;
Synthetic resins;
Glue.

There are no toxic substances. There is no smell. The device is designed for catching food moths. The main purpose of a butterfly is to lay eggs in a suitable place. A box with a pleasant smell, at first glance, is a suitable place. The moth sneaks inside and sticks. As the trap fills, it needs to be cleaned. There are 2 platinums inside. Having thrown away one, the second will continue its impact. The main disadvantage is that such a device does not work on tracks. But they are the ones who devour reserves.

All other Raptor products are designed to repel moths and create an unfavorable environment for reproduction. It must be used immediately after active activities using spray and traps.

Causes of moths

We need to know where the harmful insects in our homes come from in order to take preventive measures. Most often, a butterfly flies into open vents and windows. If the conditions at home are favorable for its reproduction, the moth climbs into secluded corners and lays eggs. Another way for insects to enter is through ventilation odors and cracks in windows. Butterflies bring eggs along with food shared by relatives and grandmothers. Pest eggs are carried by domestic animals. When an adult cat or dog is given away, the fur should be carefully examined. After all, in addition to fleas and ticks, you can find moth eggs.

The parasite settles for a long time if:

Unwashed items with the smell of sweat are stored in the wardrobe.
The shoes were folded haphazardly and not dried.
The premises are poorly ventilated and are hot and stuffy.
Bulk products are stored in cellophane and linen bags for a long time.
Closets are rarely cleaned of dirt and dust, they are not ventilated, and clothes are not dried.

When a flying pest appears, you need to get rid of it as soon as you find it.

Causes of appearance and damage caused

Usually people don’t even understand how moths start in an apartment, because all precautions are taken. But it is difficult to completely protect your home from an uninvited guest. There are three ways to introduce the parasite into a living space.

With shopping. You can introduce the pest yourself when purchasing outerwear made of fur, woolen products, or when purchasing used furniture. Moreover, you will not see the individual itself - moths usually start from larvae in an apartment.
With pets. Walking cats and dogs can carry moth eggs on their fur. The case is rare, but possible.
Through ventilation. Butterflies are well versed in the ventilation system. If the clothes moth is infested with your neighbors, then it can get to you through the bars.

The caterpillar stage of the parasite is the destructive stage of the moth's life. The larvae gnaw large holes in warm sweaters and outerwear. Damage can most often be noticed in hidden places: under cuffs or collar. The caterpillar will eat any thing made from natural fibers, and will not refuse synthetic products if they contain at least some percentage of wool.

There is a book moth that doesn’t mind feasting on bindings and pages. When searching for an infestation, be sure to look through magazines and newspapers.

“Grandma’s” moth repellents

Folk remedies for moths are safe for households and animals, but require a large supply of personal time and patience. Such techniques do not help cope with the destruction of the insect; they are aimed at scaring away adult individuals and are considered preventative. A home remedy for moths prevents the appearance of new butterflies in the apartment and prevents existing individuals from reproducing. Here are the ways our grandmothers drove the annoying insect out of the house.

Laundry soap. A universal remedy for moths in the closet. The more alkali in a piece of soap, the better the effect. Cut the block into separate pieces and place it in places attractive to moths: clothing pockets, kitchen cabinets. The protective barrier will force you to change your habitat.
Naphthalene. Place several mothballs in cotton bags and place them on different shelves in your closet. The pungent smell of mothballs will scare away annoying butterflies. But such a fragrant product is not recommended to be placed in the kitchen and in the dressing room next to outerwear, since naphthalene contains chemical compounds.
Geranium. Butterflies cannot tolerate the scent of geranium. Place pots with fragrant flowers on the windowsills. Ventilate the room and cabinets more often so that the smell of geranium penetrates into the wardrobe.
Vinegar. Suitable for treating large surfaces, not just furniture. Mix vinegar with water and wipe baseboards, floors, and wardrobe sections. The pungent smell of the vinegar solution will scare the female away from the room for a long time. For the best effect, after treating the chest of drawers, place garlic on the shelves.
Lavender. Dry lavender inflorescences are a terrible enemy of annoying insects: the plant repels moths with its smell. Distribute the flowers into cotton bags and place them in different sections of the dresser or closet. True, this method will not destroy the parasite colony, but will only scare away the butterflies.
Citruses. Dry the orange peels, place them on the shelves of the chest of drawers, or wipe the surface with halves of a fresh grapefruit. The pungent smell of citrus fruits will scare away moths from tempting groceries.
Plants. Herbs such as rosemary, tansy, tobacco, dill, and ginseng cause rejection by pests due to their smell. Most plants can be found already dried in the pharmacy. But fresh, strong-smelling herbs work best. Place the inflorescences in the kitchen next to the groceries.
Essential oils. An alternative to dry herbs. Essential oils of clove, lemon, eucalyptus, mint, and cedar have an unbearable aroma for insects. Wipe the shelves with a cotton pad soaked in ether, or pour the oil into small lids and place them in different places. This will scare away adult individuals and prevent their reproduction.
Vacuum cleaner. A high-power unit will help remove larvae and oviposition from clothing, carpets, upholstered furniture and other surfaces. Wet cleaning with a vinegar solution after vacuuming will prevent the appearance of new individuals.
Hair dryer. An excellent alternative to a vacuum cleaner for clothes made from decorative fabrics. Set the maximum temperature that is acceptable for the item being processed. Warm up each knitted sweater or linen blouse with a hairdryer for ten minutes. The moth is afraid of high temperatures; this procedure will be disastrous for it.

All food products near which you place repellents should be hermetically sealed. This will protect the groceries from the sharp and sticky smells of folk remedies.

Requirements for insecticides

Several types of moths can infest an apartment at once. Although the structure and life cycle of these moths are identical, it may be necessary to use several different types of drugs to kill them. Therefore, when choosing the most effective anti-moth remedies, it is worth considering that the most effective drug against fur, clothes or furniture moths cannot be used against cereal, flour and fruit moths.

When choosing a drug, you must be guided by the following requirements:

safety for apartment residents;
ease of use - processing should not require special training and professional skills;
accessibility – the product must be affordable and available in retail stores everywhere;
versatility - destroy all types of moths and other insect pests.
speed - it is desirable that the destruction of moths does not extend over a long period of time;
effectiveness - the drug should destroy moths at all stages of development and completely;
chemically inert - the product used in the apartment should not damage furniture, clothing, textiles.

Taking into account all the listed requirements, it is difficult to choose the best moth repellent, but it is worth trying to get closer to the ideal. Let's consider all the pros and cons of anti-moth medications that are on sale.

How to get rid of moths in a sofa or wardrobe: folk remedies for moths

The arsenal of drugs for combating clothing moths is much wider than the range of products used to exterminate kitchen insects. In residential areas, moths can be eliminated not only with home-grown repellent compounds, but also with potent pesticides. However, the war against parasites should still be started by using time-tested and harmless folk methods, which include:

Fir oil smells pleasant to humans, but butterflies absolutely do not like it. Moths do not want to settle in wardrobes, the inner surface of which is treated with a swab dipped in this oil;
Lavender is a fragrant herb that perfectly frightens moths of all stripes. The fear of moths in this case is difficult to explain, and, nevertheless, by hanging a fragrant bouquet of dry lavender in your closet, you can not worry about your favorite suit and coat all winter;
tansy is another strong-smelling plant renowned for its ability to repel moths. Butterflies will not even fly close to that closet on the shelves of which sprigs of this nondescript grass are laid out.

To protect the most valuable items in your wardrobe from moth attacks, seal them in special sealed fur coat covers for the summer.

How is it dangerous?

The damage caused by moths will be an unpleasant surprise for any housewife. The proximity to this small, inconspicuous insect causes holes to appear on clothes. They can be tiny or so large that the item can only be thrown in the trash. It is especially unpleasant when expensive wardrobe items, such as a natural fur coat, winter boots, or a mink hat, are attacked. This is associated with considerable financial losses, which significantly impact the family budget.

In extreme situations, a person in his own apartment may find himself hostage to insects. There are so many moths that they swarm around, land on your face, and get into your mouth and nose. In the evenings, following their nature, they circle around light bulbs and lamps, and at night they prevent sleep more than mosquitoes or flies. At night, the persistent desire of moths to settle on a human face causes especially strong irritation.

How to remove kitchen moths?

You need to get rid of kitchen moths immediately, otherwise they will ruin all your food supplies. To do this you need:

Conduct an audit of the stocks of cereals, sugar, flour, dried fruits, nuts, etc. Gray plaque, cobwebs and sticky lumps indicate that pests have already been here. Food damaged by larvae will have to be thrown away. Calcine the rest in a hot oven for 20 minutes;

Wash cabinets, shelves and other places where food supplies are stored with washing gel and treat with sprays or fumigators;
Place garlic cloves, citrus peels, lavender sprigs, bay leaves and other fragrant herbs on all shelves.

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