Food moths in the kitchen are a real disaster. In a month, this creature can infect all food supplies. If moths of inconspicuous color begin to flutter around the house, it’s time to check the cereal. You need to prepare for the fact that the picture will be unpleasant - a bunch of white thick caterpillars of different sizes. How to get rid of food moths and prevent infection?
The Raptor company paid maximum attention to this problem. A wide selection of products allows you to destroy butterflies, caterpillars and prevent re-infestation. Raptor produces an aerosol, tablets, sections, fumigators, sachets, and traps against food moths.
Description
This product consists of an adhesive composition, which includes: synthetic rubber, artificial resins, special mineral oil, cardboard, and insect moth pheromone.
It has an easy operating principle. The plate is heavily impregnated with an attractant; it begins to work immediately after the protective film is removed. Attractants are sex pheromones of artificial origin that attract insects. As a result, the food moth flies to the smell of pheromones and lands with its wings directly on the adhesive side of the plate, unable to free itself. This product remains sticky for 3 months.
Fumigators
Small devices that run on batteries or mains. The active substances are applied to plastics that are inserted into the device. They need to be changed every day. Or they are contained in the liquid that fills the fumigator container. It creates unfavorable conditions for reproduction and the butterfly will not be able to lay eggs. There will be an effect, but gradually. It is good to use after active measures have been taken to destroy food moths. The device can be placed in a closet or plugged into an outlet in the kitchen. The low cost allows you to purchase several devices at once if necessary.
Mode of application
Open the cardboard packaging and carefully remove the protective strip. Then stick it well on the wall right inside the cabinet in which you store food. After that, carefully remove the film from the front sticky side. It's easy to distinguish - there is a picture there.
It is important to replace the plate as it becomes filled with food pests. If there is a need, you can move this product to another place.
It is recommended to use it in pantries and in the kitchen. The consumption rate is 1 or 2 traps for one cupboard with food supplies or a room with an area of up to 15 square meters.
Removal sequence
- You need to buy Raptor spray, a trap, sections and a fumigator. Such an arsenal of weapons can certainly rid the premises of pests. Moreover, such a purchase will not hit the family budget.
- Inspect the cabinets and spray them with spray.
- Do a wet cleaning of the room in places where hands may touch or there will be food. Table, chairs, bedside table handles and so on.
- Every other day, do a wet cleaning of the cabinets. Place the cereal in an airtight container.
- Place Raptor sections in places where supplies are located.
- Turn on the fumigator in the kitchen. You can turn off the device after 3-4 weeks.
After this, the operation to destroy food moths will be considered completed. With Raptor this can be done quickly, easily and inexpensively. Manufacturers have taken into account all the characteristics of the pest and allow it to be destroyed at any stage of development. It is known that the most reliable protection is prevention. Raptor copes with this task 100%.
Safety
It is recommended to use the trap only in closed areas where food is stored. It should not be placed where there is a draft, otherwise the effectiveness of the product will decrease. If necessary, it is allowed to move this product to another, more necessary place.
If several butterflies are caught on the plate, then you should carefully inspect the food supplies and sort them out as carefully as possible. Pay special attention to cereals, flour, other bulk products, dried fruits, and seasonings. All insect-infested products should be destroyed.
After the package has been opened and the product has been placed, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly, preferably with soap. If glue gets on the skin, you need to wash it off with a swab generously soaked in any vegetable oil.
The plate should be stored separately from other substances in a fairly dry place, trying to protect it from sun, fire, and moisture. It is important to keep the product away from children and animals. The shelf life is quite long - 3 years.
Pheromone traps for food moths
The safest way to get rid of a food moth infestation is to use pheromone-based traps. Such products are completely natural and do not contain toxic or chemical substances . This type of trap is made of cardboard with a layer of very sticky glue and pheromones from female moths that they emit when they are ready to mate.
In some devices, the pheromone component is present in the glue itself, and in some, the bait is placed in a separate bag for placement on the glue part of the trap. Male insects catch the bait and are trapped, which prevents the possibility of reproduction and destroys the life cycle of the pests.
Aeroxon food moth trap
Description of the trap
- Purpose: for use in the kitchen, storage and other rooms.
- Description: glue trap with odorless pheromones for catching Indian food, Mediterranean flour, almond and tobacco moths. The so-called food moth is found in nuts, cereals, baked goods, chocolate, tea, flour, rice, animal feed and other dry foods.
- Mode of action: A pheromone lure combined with glue attracts male moths to the sticky surface, ensuring insect immobility. This stops the reproductive cycle of pests and reduces the risk of new infestations. The Aeroxon trap is easy to use, odorless and can be placed near food.
- Country of origin: Germany.
- Active components: Z,E-tetradeca-9,12-dienyl acetate – 0.286 g/kg.
Instructions for use
1. Using scissors, cut off the top of the package and remove one glue trap. Please note the replacement date of the product (after 6 weeks).
2. Remove the red protective strip from the retaining strip on the back of the trap to secure it in the desired location. Use one trap per closet.
3. Remove the front protective layer. After this, the pheromone bait connected to the glue will become active.
4. The food moth trap should be replaced as necessary, but no later than after 6 weeks of use.
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Reviews of Aeroxon food moth traps
Protection against food moths Raptor, odorless trap
Description
- Purpose: to protect food products from various types of food moths in enclosed spaces.
- Description: the trap does not contain toxic substances, is odorless, and is easy to use. 2 traps included at the rate of 1 piece. for 10-15 m2 or one cabinet.
- Country of origin: Latvia.
- Instructions for use: open the package and remove the trap. On the reverse side, peel off the protective film from the fastening strip. Glue the trap in the required place, then remove the protective paper layer from the front side of the product, on which there is a sticky working layer and drawings. The perforation allows the trap to be suspended. It is allowed to rehang or re-glue the product to another place.
- The trap is valid for 90 days from the moment the protective layer is removed.
Safety precautions: After placing the trap, wash your hands thoroughly with soap. If the adhesive surface comes into contact with the skin, remove the substance using vegetable oil. Keep out of reach of children and animals, do not store with medications.
Reviews of protection against food moths Raptor
Bait for food moths Globol
Description of the bait
- Validity: up to 8 weeks.
- Description: pheromone trap for food moths. Suitable for use at any time of the year. An environmentally friendly product, does not contain insecticides. Has adhesive fastening for reliable fixation on the walls. Decorative design. Ready to use, you just need to remove the protective film. Detects infestation from the first appearance of insects in cereals, nuts, flour, spices and other bulk food products.
- Precautionary measures: Keep out of the reach of children. After expiration or use, dispose of the trap with your household waste. If the product gets into your eyes, wash immediately with soap and plenty of water. Use strictly as directed. Store in a dry and cool place.
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Mode of application
1. In small cabinets:
- Divide the trap into two or three parts along the perforation line.
- Take one part and remove the protective film.
- Using the applied adhesive attachment, firmly attach the trap to the cabinet wall. Use one trap per closet.
- Replace the trap after 8 weeks or when the adhesive surface is completely covered with insects.
2. In large cabinets:
- First, mark the trap with a replacement date, which is 8 weeks from the start of use.
- Take the product and remove the protective film from the adhesive layer.
- Align the edges of the trap so that the working adhesive surface is on the inside. The trap will look like a house.
- Place the bait in a pantry or closet where it is easily accessible.
Reviews of Globol food moth bait
Chemicals and toxic substances (insecticides and pesticides)
You can get rid of food moths using general-purpose pesticides or special preparations. This method is quite effective, but the use of chemicals and poisons can be very dangerous. Food moths feed on food, and spraying chemicals on food to kill insects can have some very unexpected side effects . If you still choose chemicals as a last resort, then it is better to turn to professionals.
Aerosols
The use of aerosols is an additional measure in the fight against food moths . After getting rid of insect infestation, cleaning surfaces with detergents and a vacuum cleaner, it is recommended to use sprays.
Some of these products also work on other types of insects, such as ants. Many food moth aerosol cans are equipped with a special tip for treating cracks and crevices. With its help, it is convenient to apply the substance in hard-to-reach places (the tip is shaped like a cocktail straw).
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Prevention strips
In addition to traps and sprays, there are a number of other products and methods for controlling food moths.
Description of Nuvan ProStrips
One of them is Nuvan ProStrips, which gradually evaporate a substance that is harmful to insects in a closed space (for example, a closet). The duration of action of such strips reaches four months. Nuvan ProStrips against food moths and other insects can be purchased in foreign online stores.
- General purpose: insecticide.
- Country of origin: USA.
Description and method of action: plastic strips with a subtle chemical odor. The strips slowly evaporate the active substance in enclosed spaces for up to 4 months. The evaporation is evenly distributed throughout the entire space of the treated room, killing visible and invisible insects, preventing new infections. One strip is designed for 3-5.5 m3 of closed space. Effective against food moths, ants, bedbugs, cockroaches, bees, wasps, hornets, flies, mosquitoes, spiders.
Directions for use: Each product is packaged in a convenient plastic container that can be hung or placed in a convenient place. Write down the date you started using the product. Replace the strip with a new one when it expires or becomes less effective.
- Packing: 12 pcs. 16 g each.
- Active ingredient: 2,2-dichlorovinyldimethylphosphate 18.6%.
- Designed for: attics, basements, closets, closets, garages, storage areas, etc.
Precautions: Do not use in food handling areas, including kitchens, or in large open spaces where people work or sleep . In large quantities, the product may be toxic to fish, birds and other fauna. If contact occurs with eyes or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Store in original, undamaged packaging separately from food and feed. Do not give to children.
