We often use the phrase “attracted like a moth to a flame” but the reality is that moths are attracted to many things, including your clothing and pantry. Moths can be quite destructive insects, especially in their larva and caterpillar stages. Moth larvae are known for eating holes in fabric and caterpillars often cause extensive damage to crops and forests throughout the world.
When moths invade your home, they are likely to be found in your kitchen or pantry as well as in closets or other places in which you store clothing. In fact, you can bring moths into your home from the grocery store without even knowing it. They can be found in boxes of food and even sealed plastic bags. Before they reach their full grown size, moths are so small that you might not even notice their presence before it is too late.
Some ways to get rid of moths
1. Brush your wool clothing daily after wearing.
2. Take out in the sun often.
3. Dry clean wool item before storing in a cold airtight place.
4. Hang mothballs or flakes above clothing in airtight place.
5. Use repellent spray containing fluoride or silico-fluoride.
Others opinion on how to get rid of moths
Step 1:
Find the brightest light in the house, or the light that most of the moths prefer to crash into.
Step 2:
Set the plate directly under that light so that the light. This works best if the light does not have a base below it, but is in the ceiling or attached from above.
Step 3:
Fill the plate with water. Most plates have a little lip on the sides, and they will be able to hold at least 1/4 inch of water.
Step 4:
Squeeze the dish soap into the water. Do not mix, mixing will cause bubbles. The dish soap is only added to enhance the reflective surface of the water.
Step 5:
The moths can\'t tell the difference between an actual source of light or its reflection. They will fly into the light bouncing off the water and get stuck. Some moths will still hang around the actual light but this is an easy way to cut down on the number.
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