Moth trap: an overview of manufacturers and DIY

Where does moth come from

Even the most careful housewives may wonder how the moth gets into the home. It would seem that the shelves are in perfect order, everything is fresh and brought from a trusted store, but the moth appeared in the house anyway.

There are several ways for moths to appear in a room:

• through an open window into a house that does not have a mosquito net;
• with cereals that were bought in an unverified place;
• through ventilation between apartments from neighbors.

Most often, it is these routes of infection that are catalysts for the appearance of room moths.

Signs of appearance

First of all, the appearance of moths in the house can be detected by adult flying individuals. However, if you periodically inspect the property, you can find pellets in cereals. These will be signs of the appearance of a moth, because this is a cocoon in which the caterpillar is located in order to turn into a butterfly and bring offspring.

 Pheromone traps

Pheromone trap.

The principle of operation of such traps is that the pheromone component is attractive to moths. They fly towards the fragrance, but they land on a sticky base, from which they cannot escape later.

There are a number of well-known manufacturers of chemical insecticides that also supply moth traps to the market. Between themselves, they may differ slightly in the principle of action and the main substance.

Aeroxon trap

One of the most sought after and popular traps for different types of insects.

Description and Application

The trap is safe and effective and can even be used to remove moths from food. It is suitable for all subtypes of moths, removes them quickly and effectively. The Aerokson trap has no smell, but it attracts mostly males, immobilizes them and thus prevents reproduction.

Applying this tool is very easy. It is necessary to cut off the upper part, remove the protection on the sticky element and attach it to the desired area of ​​\uXNUMXb\uXNUMXbthe cabinet. It is also necessary to remove the front layer, which is held on a sticky coating. Now the moth trap is active and can act on pests for 6 weeks.

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Trap odorless raptor

Trap Raptor.

Glue trap, which is ideal for installation in food cabinets, because it does not emit any odor perceptible to the human sense of smell.

Some of the best and most trusted manufacturers produce safe traps for any type of insect in the kitchen.

The kit consists of two sheets, one of which is enough for 3 months of continuous use. Additionally, there are no flavors, which does not attract the attention of people and makes such a trap invisible.

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Lure Globol

Environmentally friendly pheromone bait with a remarkable decorative look.

Description and Application

Lure Globol.

A notable feature of this unusual trap is its decorative appearance. Easily and without difficulty, a simple piece of cardboard turns into a comfortable house that looks quite aesthetically pleasing, because dead pests are inside.

In a small closet, you can place the trap just on the wall so as not to take up extra space. And in large ones, you can separate the sticky part and wrap the rest with a house. The service life lasts about 8 weeks or until the mole completely conquers the free space.

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Homemade insect traps

A simple homemade trap.

There are means of combating food moths that are easy to do at home. There is a way to make the same trap as the purchased one, only at home. The main thing is that it has a sticky base on both sides: on the one hand, to fix it on parts of the cabinet, on the other, to stick pests.

Another option - cut a plastic bottle into two parts and place the neck inside. Pour the sweet composition into the container itself. He will lure pests, and they can no longer get out.

The effectiveness of this kind of pest control

Depending on which method of struggle is used, there is one feature.

These baits only work on adults.

This means that the butterflies will stick, but the larvae will continue to eat their food, then become butterflies. It must be understood that the efficiency directly depends on the area of ​​\uXNUMXb\uXNUMXbthe room to be cleaned. A large closet will require a couple of lures.

To surely protect food from voracious pests, you need to carry out a set of measures.

1. This includes a complete and thorough cleaning of all shelves with soapy water or water and vinegar.
2. It will be necessary to conduct a complete audit of all stocks, pour or sort them manually.
3. If the scale of infection is large, then it is better to throw away all groceries ruthlessly so as not to jeopardize health.

In the article by reference You can read about 20 effective methods of ridding your home of moths.

Conclusion

The appearance of moths in a room can be fraught with the loss of all supplies. But at the first appearances, you should not panic and despair. There are a number of food moth traps that work effectively on flying individuals, while not affecting the scent of humans.

The main thing is to choose the right drug and use it according to the instructions. And in combination with preventive measures, you can be sure that there will be no room for moths in the house.