24 best remedies for moths in an apartment and a house: we destroy and carry out prevention
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Moth in the apartment is a big problem for the owners. The insect will go to the fabric, as a result of which the clothes deteriorate, lose their original appearance, besides, these insects spoil food. Males are not dangerous, but females must be disposed of immediately, as they lay eggs, resulting in a large number of individuals.
Moth in the apartment: a dangerous neighbor.
Reasons for appearing in the apartment
Food moth - insects that eat sweet foods. Appears and uses the following products:
- sugar;
- cereals;
- brewed tea;
- cereals;
- potatoes;
- animal feed.
Causes:
- unscrupulous manufacturers did not check the products for the presence of insects or their eggs;
- insects got into the apartment through the ventilation hatch;
- eggs were laid somewhere in the apartment, which began to hatch due to favorable conditions.
Many people believe that moths appear only in unscrupulous housewives, but in reality this is not the case. Insects do not appear because of dirt.
In 75% of cases, they are brought into the house:
- with clothes and furniture made of natural or fur materials;
- with bound books;
- with shoes made of fur or wool;
- fur carpets.
What is dangerous
Moth traces.
Moth harms the economy of any family. The fact is that during reproduction, a large colony eats fabric and fur things, as a result of which various holes are formed.
It is very disappointing when malicious insects spoil a beautiful fur coat or hat, which are very expensive.
There is another problem: multiplying rapidly, large offspring will crowd a person. These insects will climb into the mouth, nose of a person, sit on the face of the owners, devour things. In general, a lot of inconvenience.
In the evening they will fly towards the light, as their instincts work, and at night they will sit on the face, which will cause great discomfort to the person.
Signs of existence in the house
Appearance can be detected by the following signs:
- frequent appearance of holes in clothes;
- detection of hanging caterpillars inside the cabinet;
- the appearance of eggs in the recesses of the cabinet;
- strange sound during complete silence;
- directly flying butterflies;
- detection of caterpillars inside food.
Chemicals
There are many types of pest control. These are not only moth pills or dichlorvos known to everyone, after which you need to ventilate the apartment for several days.
Consider the most effective chemicals that help get rid of intruders.
| Fumigator | Usually this is an apparatus with a special liquid that helps to destroy the mole. It works very simply: the device is plugged into a socket, the smell spreads throughout the apartment, when the poison is inhaled, the mole dies. Of course, a person practically does not smell, besides, it is not poisonous to people. |
| Traps | With the help of traps, people clean their room from insects. This product does not harm people or animals. To work, open the box with the trap and place it in the place where the moth appeared. Attractive aroma will lure insects. When they fly up close and land on the box, the moth will stick to the edge of the trap. You can see results within a few hours. It will take 1-1,5 weeks to completely get rid of insects. |
| Aerosols | This remedy is effective against all kinds. Inside the can is a deadly poisonous liquid. Inhaling the aroma of the aerosol, the insect dies within a few seconds. Using an aerosol, you need to follow a few recommendations: clean the child and pets in the next room; put on a mask and gloves before working with the product; do not use aerosol on food; after extermination, carry out a wet cleaning. |
| Sprays | This liquid is needed to repel insects. She does not kill them, but only repels them with the help of an unpleasant smell. The spray is applied to clothing and furniture to protect things from damage. The directions for use should be written on the back of the vial. |
| Pills | Tablets are made from essential oils, which tend to repel pests. The product may have not only an unpleasant odor, but also an attractive aroma, but the smell still repels moths. The package usually says how to use it, but if you threw away the box or didn't have time to read it, just put the pills on the edges of the closet or inside your clothes. Change every 6 months. |
| plates | This insect poisonous substance is installed in a closet or clothing. The deadly smell destroys moths and larvae. There are no marks left on clothes and things after use. If you are placing the plates in a cabinet, attach them to the top of the cabinet as the smell will spread from top to bottom. |
Folk remedies
If you do not want to use expensive products or chemicals, then you can use folk remedies against moths in the apartment.
Lavender
Sachet with lavender.
This plant is an effective way to fight. Lavender has a pleasant scent to humans, but a repellent scent to winged insects. A natural plant is harmless to people and pets, which has earned it immense popularity among Russians.
Usually the flowers are dried, put in a bag and hung inside a closet, chest of drawers or clothes. The pleasant aroma of lavender is preserved, and insects do not spoil things.
wormwood grass
Natural grass has a pungent aroma that is unpleasant for moths. If you hang bags or just put grass inside the cabinet, then the moth will try to stay away from the source of the unpleasant odor. Of course, things will remain intact.
Mint
Peppermint essential oil is unpleasant for moths.
An effective remedy for the fight against harmful moths. Insects do not like this smell, for this reason they will not live where there is a smell of mint. Buy a plant from the market or pick it from the street if possible. Then dry the mint, put it in a bag.
Put the bag inside the closet, clothes, book and anywhere where there is a moth. The minty smell will quickly spread throughout the apartment, as a result of which the moth will try to get out of the room.
Tansy
Tansy plant.
Previously, this plant was used in the village. It helped to expel caterpillars and some beetles from the economic territory. It turned out that tansy is able to repel bedbugs and moths, as a result of which it is used as an effective remedy against household pests.
This plant can be found near the forest. If you live in the city, then you can buy tansy in a pharmacy. Dry the plant, put it inside clothes or furniture. Remember that this tool only repels, not destroys insects!
Orange and Mandarin
An effective deterrent. The rind of the fruit has a pungent flavor that irritates moths. If you put fresh orange peel in your closet or clothes, then the moth will quickly leave your place of residence, and your interior will smell like fresh orange or tangerine for a long time.
The crust repels both food and tissue moths, but the remedy is not effective against larvae.
fir oil
Often used by people who like to inhale the aroma of oils in the apartment. The smell of fir repels moths, as for insects this plant has a pungent odor. Do not drip oil on clothes or furniture, as you will not be able to get rid of greasy stains later. It is better to pour a little oil on a saucer or a thin plate and put it in the place where the moth started. Gradually you will get rid of it.
If you want more effect, then heat the oil in the microwave to make the smell more saturated.
Garlic
The unpleasant smell of garlic will scare away winged pests. To ward off moths, put a clove of garlic in foods where moths have appeared or in a cupboard. It is not recommended to make gruel, which is subsequently smeared on the openings of the cabinet, as things will smell like garlic.
Tobacco
This plant has been used as an effective control method in the past. Tobacco must be dried, put in a bag. Then the bag is placed in the place where the moth appeared. The pungent smell will frighten all insects.
Dried tobacco.
Aerosols
In addition to conventional means, aerosols are used, which are effective in controlling insects. They may not have a smell, besides they are inexpensive. Moth spray is different, it is used both in the apartment and in summer cottages. The product itself is harmless to humans.
Armol
A good aerosol that rids the apartment of winged insects. The tool is inexpensive and sprayed inside the apartment.
The creator of the product says that after using Armol, things and furniture will be protected for 6 months. It must be sprayed everywhere: in the closet, room, corners, behind the wall, etc.
Raptor - protection against moths
Moth raptor.
This tool costs from 150 r. Very popular, as it effectively eliminates annoying moths. After using the raptor, there is a slight lemon scent in the room. Buyers claim that the mole disappears the next day.
The manufacturer promises that the product will protect the apartment from pests for 12 months. Most reviews say that the tool really works as it is written on the package.
Mosquitall - protection against moths
A very advertised remedy that helps get rid of adults. Has no effect on larvae. Relatively inexpensive spray. Reviews claim that the product is effective, but there are sprays and aerosols that have the same effect, but are cheaper.
Mosquitall has a strong odor, but it dissipates in a very short time.
Aerosol Clean House
Aerosol Clean house.
An effective spray that kills moths instantly.
The tool costs about 150 rubles, has an unpleasant, even very pungent smell.
During use, it is recommended to leave the apartment for a few hours, while it is necessary to open the windows wide open so that the smell disappears. Reviews confirm the effectiveness of the aerosol.
Aerosol Extramit
The aerosol has a lavender smell, which is pleasant to humans, but detrimental to moths. The tool kills insects within a few hours. It is very cheap for the Russian market.
Aerosol rids the apartment of flying insects for 6 months. Customer reviews are positive.
Fumigators
A fumigator is a special device that contains a poisonous liquid for insects inside the vial. When the fumigator is plugged into the outlet, the smell spreads throughout the apartment. The smell is mild and quite tolerable. The insects die within a few days.
Safe for children, animals and adults.
Fumigator Dick 3
Fumigator Dick.
Inexpensive and very effective device, which appeared a long time ago. The rest of the fumigators were made according to the Dick 3 type.
It used to be thought that the poisonous aroma only kills mosquitoes, but it turned out that this remedy also works on moths. The substance may be in a liquid state or in the form of plates. After plugging in the Dick 3 fumigator, a poisonous odor is produced that is detrimental to moths. The device itself consumes little energy.
Fumigator Mosquitall
It costs more than other devices, although the efficiency is the same as that of other fumigators. It costs about 300 rubles. Insects, mosquitoes and moths are killed quickly and effectively.
Fumigator Raid
Fumigator Reid.
The box contains not only the Raid fumigator, but also mosquito plates. The smell from the plates is also detrimental to moths. This unit has several special functions: intensity control and timer.
Of course, because of these properties, the fumigator costs 160-310 rubles. The efficiency is the same as that of the fumigator Dick 3.
Sections from the moth
The sections have the appearance of a voluminous board, they smell of a sweet aroma that is detrimental to insects. May smell like lavender, orange, fir and others.
Prevention of the appearance
To protect yourself from moths, you need not only to use a means of fighting, but also to treat places where insects accumulate or breed.
Prevention from appearing in the kitchen
Moth in products.
To avoid trouble with moths in the kitchen, you must follow some rules:
- Check grains, cereals, pasta for insects and holes in the packaging. If you find insects, then get rid of the product. If there are only holes, then place dry lavender or another agent that repels or kills pests inside the package.
- Places where insects can appear are best treated with special means. This way you will get rid of moths. For the best effect, place a folk remedy next to food so that insects do not even try to eat something.
- If there are still winged insects, then kill them with a newspaper or hand.
Preventing appearance in the closet with clothes
To prevent the appearance of moths in the kitchen, you must perform certain actions:
- Remove clothes from the closet, check everything for insects and eggs. In case of detection, spray on things with a special aerosol. Check clothes made from natural fabrics carefully, as this is the best place for moths to live.
- Clear things of larvae. Apply the aerosol liquid to your clothing.
- Throw away clothing that is badly damaged.
- Put fresh tangerine peels inside a dresser, cabinet or drawer, hang a bag of lavender or fir, then insects will not live in these places.
- You can buy a special impregnation for clothes that protects things from pests.
- You can buy special covers that are impregnated with the best moth remedies. Putting clothes there, you can not worry about its safety.
- Sometimes hang clothes made of fur on the balcony. Treat the fur fabric with special insect repellents.
Ventilate the closet every 2-3 weeks. This method helps to check the closet for insects and get rid of them in time. Put a geranium next to your closet. It has an unpleasant odor that repels moths.
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Using the above methods, you can get rid of winged insects, protect food and things from damage, and just live in an apartment with peace of mind.
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