The moth is one of the most unwanted insects in a living space. This representative of the fauna may seem harmless only at first glance, but in fact it is capable of causing enormous damage to food and clothing.
The moth belongs to the order of butterflies. Size and appearance insect depends on the species. Household moths in everyday life are usually called:
Adults do not differ in significant size and can reach fifteen millimeters. Butterflies are usually painted in dirty colors, more often gray-green or gray-brown shades. The moth is found not only indoors, but also in nature. The species living on fruit trees and vegetables are widespread.
The reasons for the appearance of moths in the house are commonplace. A pest can get into a home as follows:
Just one fertilized female may be enough for a whole colony to appear. Living conditions in modern apartment(suitable temperature and sufficient food) are extremely disposed to comfortable life moth.
The eggs of these insects are not easy to spot, as they are tiny. The presence of moths is most often established by the presence of caterpillars, pupae and cobwebs. And if adult butterflies are already flying around the apartment, you should immediately inspect things, products and take appropriate pest control measures.
You can remove the moth from the apartment by establishing the location of the nests and destroying all the larvae and eggs. In addition, it is necessary to kill all adults that can bring a new generation. 
All is fair in the fight against moths.
To kill moths, use different methods struggle, namely:
Fur coat moth affects woolen and fur items, as well as:
The pest breeds year-round, the emerging caterpillars can withstand zero temperature and go without food for a whole month. This species of moth lives for about two years.
You can get rid of the larvae that have already appeared by treating things with special preparations, for example, dichlorvos. Preventive measures will help prevent moths from appearing in the closet, namely:
Separately, it should be said about the storage of boots. It is better not to put them in a dark cabinet and pack them in plastic bags. The moth does not like sunlight, so the boots are best placed in breathable fabric bags and kept in a bright, dry place. Storage in a closet is permissible in last resort, but at the same time the shoes need to be regularly ventilated. 
Boots should always be dried well.
To prevent the appearance of moths on felt boots, naphthalene is usually used, however, according to reviews, this tool does not always work effectively. For additional options, you can try:
It is permissible to transfer felt boots with newspapers and magazines - pests really do not like the smell of printing ink.
Carpet moths mainly spoil wool products, since synthetics are poorly digested by larvae. And it is the caterpillars that "cut" the carpet, not the butterflies.
The fight against carpet moths primarily consists in the destruction of its offspring. In this case, you need to know that pests cannot stand:
In winter, the carpet can be frozen in the snow. It is best to send the affected carpet to the dry cleaner, but you can try to cope with the problem yourself. This requires:
Fighting moths on carpet is difficult and time-consuming. To prevent the appearance of a pest, the following preventive measures should be observed:
With the onset of summer, pests can even appear on the balcony. In urban conditions, as a rule, the so-called poplar moth settles here.
This species does not pose a danger to things and human health, however, insects can penetrate into electrical devices and cause them to malfunction. In addition, poplar moth sits on curtains, furniture surfaces, stains and spoils them. 
Poplar moth, getting into the apartment, brings a lot of trouble
Prevention and control of insects include:
In most cases, you can cope with moths in an apartment on your own, without resorting to the help of professional sanitary services. But first, you should study the main methods and means of dealing with the pest, including alternative ones.
These are widespread moth repellents, which are a solution of a special chemical (insecticide). An important advantage of aerosols and sprays is their quick (almost instantaneous) effect on insects. With the help of these funds, you can destroy both moth butterflies and their offspring. 
Aerosols and sprays are effective against moths, but highly toxic to humans
If safety rules are observed, sprays and aerosols do not pose a threat to human health. Otherwise, the following side effects are possible:
The use of aerosols and sprays involves direct spraying of their contents onto pests. During processing, other people and animals should not be in the apartment. After disinsection, the dwelling must be left for several hours. For people with allergies, it is best to avoid sprays and aerosols altogether.
Popular aerosols:
A fumigator is a compact device that connects to a standard electrical network and acting on insects through the evaporation of the insecticide. The latter can be in a special bottle in the form of a liquid solution or be applied to the plates. Depending on the model, fumigators consume from two to five watts of electricity. 
Fumigators are commonly used to control mosquitoes, but can also be used against moths
Among the advantages of such devices are:
Despite significant advantages, fumigators are not without disadvantages. Among them:
Common fumigators:
Antimole sections are plates or boxes, impregnated or filled with repellent substances based on natural essential oils. Sections from moths scare away only butterflies, without harming them, and do not act on larvae. 
Some moth sections have a hook for hanging
Moth sections demanded by consumers:
They are not used as often as the above moth control agents. This is explained by the fact that this form of insecticide is not effective enough. The tablets do not provide a sustainable result; pests can adapt to them and reappear.
However, the tablet form is in demand due to its low price and ease of use. 
Moth tablets are easy to use, but ineffective
Among the popular tablets for moths, the following remedies can be distinguished:
Moth tablets are placed in small cloth bags, which are placed in a closet or other place where the pest is found.
Moth crayons, like tablets, are the most affordable means, however, unlike the latter, they allow you to fight insects more effectively. The effect of crayons is usually one to two months. With a large number of pests, the use of this form of insecticide may be ineffective.
The use of moth chalk is not very difficult. They should simply apply paths in areas of pest accumulation. 
Track width is 3-5 mm
The following moth crayons are common on the domestic market (they also work against other insects):
The principle of operation is based on luring and gluing pests to a special substance applied to a cardboard or plastic substrate.
The undoubted advantage of glue traps is that they do not pose a danger to human and domestic animal health, since they do not contain toxic compounds. Luring is carried out using pheromone substances, and mechanical retention is carried out by using sticky glue. 
The glue traps are easy and convenient to use
Widespread demand for Russian market The following brands of glue traps are used:
| Name of funds | Type of | Protection | Composition | Time of action | Price |
| Raid | Fumigator | Mosquitoes, moths and other flying insects | Pralletrin | Before disconnecting the device | 150-400 RUB (depending on the type of kit) |
| "Mashenka" | Crayons | Cockroaches, ants, moths and other insects | Cypermethrin, deltamethrin, chalk, gypsum | 7-10 days | 25 p. |
| "Armol" | Spray can | Mole, kozheed | N-methylpyrrolidone, permethrin, perfume, aliphatic hydrocarbons (propane, butane, isobutane), ethyl alcohol denatured | 6 months | 100 p. (140 ml) |
| Mosquitall | Fumigator | Moles, mosquitoes, midges, other insects | Transfluthrin, synergist piperonyl butoxide, stabilizer, hydrocarbon solvents | Before turning off the device | 170-250 RUB (depending on the type of kit) |
| "Antimol Effect" | Moth butterflies | Essential oils and fragrances based on perfume and lavender oil, talc, zeolites, calcium carbonate, aluminosilicates | 2 months | 90 p. (100 g) | |
| Mosquitall | Sections | Moth, larvae | Empentrin (vaportrin), lavender fragrance. | 9 months | 75 p. (2 pcs per pack) |
| "Argus" | Glue trap | Cockroaches, ants, moths | Attractant, glue | 90 days | 70 p. (2 pcs per pack) |
| "Raptor" "Protection from moths" | Spray can | Moth and its larvae | DV - permethrin, tetramethrin, piperonyl butoxide | Up to 12 months | 150 p. (150 ml) |
| "Raptor" | Sections | Moth, larvae | Vaportin | Up to 4 months | 60 p. (4 pcs per pack) |
| "Clean house" | Spray can | Mole, kozheed | Cypermethrin, tetramethrin | 6 months | 100 p. (150 ml) |
| "Brownie" | Crayons | Moles and other insects | Deltamethrin, alabaster, surfactant, chalk | 45 days | 25 p. |
| "Raptor" | Glue trap | Moth butterflies | Adhesive composition (synthetic rubber, synthetic resins, mineral oil, fire pheromone, cardboard base) | 90 days | 140 p. |
| DiK-3 | Fumigator | Mosquitoes, moths, other flying insects | Depends on the type of insert used | Before turning off the device | 50 p. (without plates) |
| Mosquitall "Protection from moths" | Spray can | Mole, kozheed | Transfluthrin, permethrin, piperonyl butoxide, solvent - isopropyl alcohol, perfume | Up to 6 months | 120 p. (150 ml) |
| "Desmol" | Moth butterflies | DDVF (dimethyldichlorovinyl phosphate), perfume, fillers | 4 months | 75 p. (100 g) | |
| "Extramit" | Spray can | Moth and its larvae, kozheed | Permethrin - active ingredient, perfume - lavender, hydrocarbon propellant | Up to 6 months | 100 p. (150 ml) |
One of alternative methods moth control can be the use of a quartz lamp. Ultraviolet radiation effectively destroys pest eggs and leads to the complete elimination of the population. 
UV emitter can be mounted directly in the cabinet
Any quartz emitter is suitable for insect control and should be placed in a closet or other place where the moth was found.
This kind insects can feel comfortable in temperatures ranging from 0 to 40 degrees Celsius. Lower or higher parameters negatively affect both butterflies and their larvae.
Of course, it is almost impossible to freeze an apartment, therefore this method cannot be called effective. On the other hand, some items of clothing and interior design can be placed in the freezer (if the latter is large enough).
Also, things can be steamed or washed in a very hot water.
Most popular moth control methods are based on the use of strong scents. However, this approach allows you to get rid of adults and practically does not work against larvae. 
Lemon or orange peel is a popular folk remedy for moth control
Popular folk methods and means, meanwhile, can be classified as follows:
In some cases, you may not be able to remove the mole on your own. Pests are very tenacious and can adapt to chemicals.
Professional pest control involves an integrated approach to the fight against moths. SES services use special equipment and formulations that are harmless to humans and pets. In recent years, the most effective treatment is considered to be the so-called cold or hot fog. In this case, not only butterflies are destroyed, but also their offspring.
Calling a pest control specialist at home is perhaps one of the best options in most cases, but this service is very expensive.
It is the moth larvae that pose the greatest threat to the integrity of things, therefore, all means are good in the fight against them.
The fight against moth larvae begins with cleaning the closet
You can use any household vacuum cleaner
Particular attention should be paid to the corners of the cabinet
You need to wash things at high temperature conditions
Deep freezing of things is one of the most effective ways to destroy eggs and moth larvae.
Do not store dirty items on the shelves.
The most convenient for storage are vacuum bags with zip-fastenersThe appearance of a moth in an apartment leads to damage to clothes and other things (especially from wool and fur), infection with food larvae and even a threat to human health. It is much easier to prevent the appearance of a pest in the house than to deal with it in the future. A few simple rules will help to prevent the invasion of moths:
How to remove moths in the house - there are many ways in the struggle. Depends on the type of pest. The most important thing is to start acting when only 1 butterfly appeared in the house. Better yet, before the moth has time to start.
A mole is a moth familiar from childhood. Only before they looked at him like a butterfly - now he is a dangerous enemy. There are about 1500 species of this insect in nature. Only a few of them live in residential premises. Simplistically, it can be divided into wardrobe and food. The difference is that the first spoils clothes made from natural fabrics, and sometimes does not hesitate to use synthetics, the second - cereals, filling and other food supplies.
The life cycle of an insect is practically the same. Caterpillars are the most dangerous. A butterfly during its two-week existence drinks only water. Before starting the fight against harmful creatures, you should decide on its type. The funds can be used the same, but the territory of the "war" is different. Every second family had to think about how to get rid of the insect. There are a lot of means, methods too. How to quickly defeat the enemy?
It is necessary to buy backfill in reputable stores. Store in jars with lids. You can get rid of moths with Velcro, a fly swatter. If there are too many moths, and the worms began to crawl on ceilings, walls, furniture, disinfest with an aerosol.
It makes sense to remove the moth from the carpet if it is not badly damaged. With a large number of larvae, "bald" places are formed on it, the villi fall out. The carpet loses its appearance.
The worst thing that can be for a woman if the moth "ate" an expensive mink coat. Meanwhile, 
it is the favorite treat of all types of wool moths. However, it is not the wool itself that attracts the moth, but the remains of sweat, particles of the epidermis. This means that the fur coat was removed into the closet without preliminary preparation. You can remove the mole yourself, or you can dry-clean the product.
Most often, the pest starts in the summer. In winter, it periodically gets out of the closet, it happens in the cold, so the larvae die before they can settle. It will not work to warm up the fur coat in the sun, since the wool will not warm up to high temperature... We'll have to use a moth spray. It is good to process the entire product, wrap it in a plastic bag so that the active substance remains functional longer. Then this smell must be removed. Just take it outside, hang it in the sun.
A mink coat requires special care. After the end of the cold weather, you cannot simply hang it in the closet. Before that, you need to thoroughly clean it, place it in a plastic bag, and tie it tightly. Currently, special bags are sold for storing fur coats immediately with insecticidal substances. Only clean clothes should be kept in the cabinets where the fur coat hangs. At least once during a warm season, you need to get it out, ventilate it. Check for pests at the same time.
To remove food moths from your kitchen, you need to clean up your cupboards.
For cleaning cabinets, solutions are used with the addition of various components with a strong odor. 
The product is prepared per 1 liter of water at room temperature.
With a strong infection of the apartment, the larvae can make their way into another room. And although they do not threaten clothes, fur coats, carpets. They can go back to the kitchen again. In this case, it is necessary to carry out pest control throughout the apartment. One bottle of aerosol is sufficient for processing studio apartment... The doors of all cabinets are opened, food is hidden in the refrigerator, plastic bags, cling film.
Moths can get into the house through open windows and doors in summer. Therefore, be aware of the danger all year round... Prevention of moths must be carried out all year round.
There are 3 ways to defeat the enemy and prevent damage to furniture, clothing and other things.
You can notice the existence of an insect by the presence of small holes, bald patches on fur products. At the same time, the caterpillars weakly adhere to the fabric surface, their legs are practically undeveloped. Therefore, constantly pulling things out of the closets and airing them can protect them from damage.
Mole on a fur coat How moths are removed in an apartment using chemicals for sure, everyone knows. The stores offer a large number of aerosols, fumigators, sections. The effect will be better if you use several drugs at the same time. More details on how to remove moths will be discussed later.
How to get rid of moths, tips from blogger Olga Papsueva
In the difficult fight against harmful creatures, one cannot do without folk remedies. This insect has been bred for a long time different ways that have been passed down from generation to generation. Along with chemicals, they are used to this day. How is moth removed in an apartment, without the use of insecticides?
When incomprehensible butterflies flutter in the kitchen, for many it remains a mystery where they came from and what to expect from them. After all, it is generally believed that she only eats clothes and lives in wardrobes. Then the hostess stumbles upon an unpleasant picture, when, even in packed packages with cereals, there are caterpillars and moths. How is the mole removed from the apartment in this case?
How to remove a mole using a spray or aerosol can be found on the instructions that come with each product. The principle of operation is as follows:
Before starting disinfection at home, you should protect yourself with a mask or respirator, gloves. The best aerosols Antimol, Desmol, Foxid, Armol.
How to remove moths without disinfection? You can use fumigators. Sold in the form of spirals that must be set on fire. Or in the form of small devices that plug into an outlet. The most the best option will hold an extension cord and install the appliance inside the cabinet. It is mainly used for mosquitoes, but it can also remove this insect from the apartment.
The easiest way to deal with this pest. Special plates are impregnated with deterrent substances, laid out in cabinets. I work for a month, then need to be replaced with new ones. How is moth removed from the house with such devices? Substances create an unfavorable environment for pests. The smell is so strong that the butterfly cannot lay eggs in this place. After 2 weeks, she dies, new caterpillars do not appear.
How moths are removed at home is now known. But it is better not to allow her to appear. It is necessary to carefully check the groats upon purchase, to clean up the storage areas of the backfill and clothing. Place stocks in an airtight container.
Wardrobes should also be checked and ventilated periodically. If you notice night moths at home, it's time to do a revision.
Mole is one of the most dangerous insects in a person's dwelling. A pest can damage clothing and food so that they cannot be reused later. In the fight against it, both insecticides and folk remedies.
These insects appear in housing in different ways. The method of their appearance depends on whether they affect food or clothing.
Insect larvae can feed on a variety of foods, including:
It is believed that different types moths are able to absorb only any particular food. In practice, any insect eats any food. Food black moth is not capable of ruining clothes. This is due to the fact that its digestive juices contain enzymes that cannot digest tissue fibers.
Moles are capable of destroying any natural fabric. If there is a small amount of wool or cotton in the synthetic material, the insect can damage it too. The pest prefers to eat clothes that have particles of epidermis or sweat. In order to save the fabric, people often wrap it in cellophane film, but the insect chews through it without any problems.
The points of the life cycle of this pest are in many ways similar to those of other insects. The mole goes through 4 stages in its development:
An adult female lays eggs, the number of which varies from 40 to 250. Their size is 0.3-0.5 mm. Eggs can be either concentrated at one point or distributed over the surface of any area.
After 1.5-2 weeks, translucent white larvae (caterpillars) 1 mm in length gradually hatch from the eggs. They begin to feed heavily and form a fusiform cocoon. For this, they use the nutrients located around them as material. Inside the cocoon, they will be transformed into a pupa. At this stage, the moth causes the most severe harm to a person.
After 35-50 days, the larva begins to pupate. The pupa is 4-7 mm long. In the course of its development, the pupa changes color. It is creamy white at first, but gradually becomes more typical of moths. This stage can last from a week to a month, after which the insect turns into a butterfly.
On the 3-4th day of life of a full-fledged adult, the female begins to lay eggs. At the end of this process, she lives for about 1-4 weeks and then dies.
Under normal conditions, in the absence of external factors, the duration of the full development cycle of a moth from the egg to butterfly stage varies from 35 days to 2.5 years. At home, the insect often dies earlier if the owners use pesticides or folk remedies to combat it.
Reproduction of moths occurs sexually with the participation of a male and a female. Clutch of eggs is most often carried out in the place where the future larvae will feed. The process of reproduction of new insects most often begins immediately after the moth has taken the shape of a butterfly.
At room temperature, the mole reproduces year-round. In 1 year, 2-5 generations of the pest can develop.
The reasons for the appearance of moths in an apartment are different, but most often they consist in improper storage of products in stores or in warehouses. Food can be contaminated even before it is packaged. It can also happen if the tightness of the package has been broken. The risk of purchasing contaminated food becomes even higher when you buy food at various sales outlets.
Insects can enter the kitchen through ventilation ducts. A mole flies badly in an apartment, but in order to get from one kitchen to another, it does not need to travel long distances. If there is a grocery store on the ground floor of the house, and the pest has appeared in several kitchens at once, this place is the source of infection. If the kitchen is constantly maintained high level humidity, the risk of infection increases.
The clothes moth often uses long-haired dogs as temporary shelters. An insect can get into the apartment on this animal. Sometimes a pest can fly into open window... However, this is most often done by males. In the absence of a female, they will not be able to reproduce and cause severe damage to clothing.
Groceries affected by food moths become unusable and must be thrown away. Because of this pest, large food warehouses often suffer losses. Moth food supplies cannot be sold. In the course of their life and reproduction, insects leave scales, droppings and pieces of cobweb in the products. These substances are highly toxic. They can provoke severe poisoning, and therefore pose a danger to humans.
Clothes moths destroy clothing stocks in wardrobes. In a short period, they are able to render unusable most fabrics in the apartment. In severe cases, they can begin to damage furniture. Clothing affected by the pest loses its aesthetic appearance, and most often it becomes impossible to wear it.
When an insect reaches the size normal for an adult, its activity increases sharply. The pest begins to fly over relatively long distances. Narrow openings and crevices do not become an obstacle for moths. Pregnant females fly poorly, so males are most often engaged in this.
To find a moth, it is worth looking in the folds of clothing where it lays its eggs. The moth prefers to lay in a humid environment. You can find the insect in containers or bags filled with cereals. The risk of this increases if the product is stored in basements... The moth often hides in rolled carpets, furs, and folded blankets.
Countering the pest in question involves the use of both chemicals and folk remedies.
The most common remedy for killing moths. It is convenient to work with it, and due to the increased concentration of the active substance, the result can be seen almost immediately. Most of these drugs include insecticides from the synthetic category. They allow you to get rid of not only adult pests, but also their larvae. A number of precautions should be taken when working with aerosols:
In order to use this tool, you must first remove the protective tape from its surface, and then install it in a closet or drawer with moth-damaged clothes.
The sections most often include essential oils with lavender scent, chamomile and citrus fruits aromas. There are products for delicate protection and children's clothing. 1 plate (container) can protect a space of 0.5 m². At home, if the footage of the room does not exceed 15 m², it is enough to use 2 pieces.
The sections are safe for health and environmentally friendly. They are positioned as a prophylactic agent, which can also be applied immediately after using other methods of struggle. The sections effectively scare off adult butterflies, but they are not capable of causing any harm to the caterpillars.
It should be borne in mind that with a strong spread of moths in the closet, the sections are ineffective. Also, after treatment with this agent, butterflies can hatch from the caterpillars, which will show resistance to strong odors.
The tablets are the classic way to kill the house moth. They often contain naphthalene. Its heavy chemical vapors go from top to bottom, so the tablets should be placed on the top shelves of the cabinets. The tool allows you to quickly scare off pests. The advantages of such a substance include low cost and ease of use. The negative sides of the pills are:
The plates are made of cardboard impregnated with a chemical agent. They outwardly resemble the contents of fumigators. They need to be placed in places where there are many insects. The plates are capable of destroying the larvae of the pest, preventing its reproduction. it safe remedy which is inexpensive. When using, place the plates at the top of cabinets and furniture, since the smell from them spreads from top to bottom.
Gel pendants are a quality moth-repellent on clothes. These are cheap chemicals that are easy to fix in the closet. They are 2 pendants made of plastic, inside of which there is transpluthrin in the form of a gel. It is the active ingredient of the drug. It is necessary to remove the protective film, and the pesticide is ready for use as intended.
Moth gel is toxic and must be used with precautions. The drug can provoke the development of an allergic reaction.
There are no special fumigators for moth control, but most mechanisms to kill mosquitoes and flies use empentrin (vaportrin) as the active ingredient. This ingredient is also commonly found in moth repellents.
The effect of the fumigator is based on the fact that, under the influence of heating from an electric current, a plate or bottle soaked with a pesticide begins to evaporate liquid. The content of toxic substances in this case is lower than when using sprays and aerosols, which makes this method more harmless to humans. This negatively affects its effectiveness. When using electric fumigators, the window must be kept wide open at all times. The device must not be used for more than 8 hours in a row.
Electric fumigators allow you to get rid of butterflies, but a heat fumigator helps better in the fight against larvae in the closet. In its mechanism there is a special heating pad that heats the active substance up to + 65 ° C in 5 minutes. It evaporates and kills the larvae.
To combat moths, these substances can be used both in pure state and in the form of essences based on alcohol. The most commonly used oils are:
If a mole starts up in the house, then, in addition to chemicals, substances such as are used to fight against moths:
To prevent a mole from appearing in the apartment, the following measures must be taken:
Store groceries in hermetically sealed jars. This will prevent the moths from reaching them.
At the time of naphthalene (in addition to it, they also used orange peels, strawberry soap and bouquets of lavender brought from the south) in every house they were afraid of the appearance of moths and constantly waged an incessant struggle with it. Unfortunately, this pest often won: it spoiled a lot of good clothes and made food unusable in the kitchen.
Other times have come when the means of fighting moths have become much more. However, even today we clap our hands at the sight of inconspicuous silky butterflies, trying in this way to reduce their number. We swat flying males, because female moths are more difficult to spot.
Let's try to figure out which moth should be considered the most harmful. Let's see how effective and safe popular anti-moth treatments are.
One early spring, many moth butterflies appeared in our Moscow apartment. They sat in a variety of places (walls, doors, window sills and window frames). Butterflies flew from place to place from time to time to our "stormy applause", with which we did not greet the mole, but tried to slam it down.
I called the sanitary and epidemiological station and asked what was going on? An employee who answered the phone clearly explained to me that it was necessary to study well at school and know that a moth is just a butterfly. And in the spring, butterflies begin to fly. And not every mole gnaws holes in fabrics, spoils fur coats and food. And it is not moth butterflies who do it, but caterpillars. And then she asked a rhetorical question: “Were they planted poplars under the windows? So what do you want "? From her irritated tone, it was clear that I was not the first to call that day about the mass appearance of moths. Fortunately, I never encountered so many flying moths. But a short educational course on moths turned out to be very useful.
There are many types of moths all over the world. There are species that live in unsightly places, for example, next to bats in their cave colonies. Most moth species are associated with plants. Often, such "casual guests" find themselves in living quarters. For example, apple (apple) moth, with which gardeners are fighting. Or poplar (poplar) moth, in which the butterflies only feast on the sweet secretions of poplars, and the caterpillars destroy the leaves of the tree. Interestingly, silver poplars are not to their liking. It is the poplar moth that often irritates the townspeople in the spring.
However, there are also such nondescript villainous butterflies that have long been settling in a person's dwellings and causing him a lot of real (material) troubles. Their appearance is rather attractive: wings with golden scales, the finest fringe on the hind legs and a fluffy body. Flying butterflies do not spoil anything, since they practically do not eat anything, because their proboscis and intestines are underdeveloped. And the lifespan of these cute flying insects on average lasts from several days to three weeks. The moth butterfly can be considered a long-liver, living up to 35 days. And poor insects die from ... exhaustion.
The voracious caterpillars that emerged from the eggs (before pupation) behave worse. They are omnivorous, although each species has its own taste preferences. The bodies of many caterpillars are wrapped in cases that look like narrow tubes. They are needed in order to reduce moisture evaporation. The caterpillar sculpts "clothes" from the very different material glued together by the sticky secretions of the spinning gland. She has to increase "size" as she grows.
Let's divide all harmful moles into two large groups: kitchen and woolen... This will make it easier to find the right means of pest control. Do not process cereals with "Dichlorvos"! A wardrobe with clothes is not the best place for garlic.
Mushroom moth. The brown-gray butterfly has dark brown spots on the front wings (span up to 1.5 cm). Hind wings with a slight bronze sheen. This species is common in forests (usually broad-leaved), parks and gardens. There, moth larvae feed on dust, rotting wood and some fungi. Mushroom moth often flies into barns where grain, dried fruits and other products (especially bulk ones) are stored. With them, eggs and larvae of moths end up in our kitchens so that the caterpillars can continue their destructive activities.
Grain moth. This pest often enters grain storage areas from fields and forests. He is more comfortable in rooms with poor ventilation. The grown caterpillar connects several grains with a cobweb at once and carries food, attaching it to itself. After a while, she finds a secluded place, pupates, and then turns into a winged moth butterfly.
There are many types of moths that spoil food. Is there some more fruit moth specializing in tea, dried fruits and nuts. Potato moth boldly populates new spaces, if only there were potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco seedlings and some other plants. Flour and cereal moth feel great even in tightly closed containers if purchased groceries have been contaminated.
Moths rage even in such houses where cleanliness and order reign. It is difficult to remove the gray-brown pest, because it is most often active in the dark and knows how to hide in the most secluded places. Worst of all, the moth is fertile. The female (butterfly) lays eggs, from which the larvae emerge. Caterpillars (not butterflies) are the main culprits in our food spoilage. They not only eat up holes in the grains, but also leave behind a lot of debris: excrement and remnants of unnecessary skins. And growing caterpillars molt up to 12 times!
First of all, you need to examine the contents of all containers (up to packages) in which the "grocery" is stored. After that, it remains to make a choice: throw away all the spoiled products so that the pest does not "escape" along the way, or destroy the moth by heating it (for example, in a microwave oven), or send the food to the freezer for a while.
The cabinets need to be wiped with vinegar, not disregarding even the narrowest gap. Then leave the doors open so that everything is well ventilated. Moth does not like fresh air. It will take more than one day to do such sanitation.
There is also another option. These are traps designed for food moths, For example, “ Raptor" and " Aeroxon».
Mole smell away garlic some spices (allspice, cloves, Bay leaf and etc.). Traditional means of fighting moths can be considered orange(slightly weaker lemon) crust, needles, pyrethrum and newspapers with fresh ink.
In the kitchen (and in the rooms) it is useful to keep fragrant geranium() and plectranthus... It is this plant with a strong smell of crushed leaves that has the popular name “ molar tree».
And most importantly, you must definitely buy only fresh food and not keep them in a warm room for a long time. If we purchase products for long-term storage, then we must put them in the cold.
This most voracious group of moths ( wardrobe, fur coat, furniture, carpet and others) that spoil our clothes. Caterpillars in search suitable place habitats are able to live without food for some time. For the sake of the upcoming feast, wingless larvae gnaw through passages in any fabrics, even in dense synthetics. They easily make holes in plastic. Felt, books, leather and feathers become food. Under favorable circumstances, the offspring of only one moth eats up to 30 kg of wool per year.
Regular “shaking up” of linen, cleaning of fur coats and carpets with snow, keeping them in a cool place in summer, regular airing of the closet and warming things up under the sun save them from moths. The wool moth does not like bright sunlight and fresh air. But regarding dry cleaning (as an anti-mole agent), experts did not come to a consensus, because moth larvae eat both clean and dirty clothes with great pleasure. True, polluted places seem to them tastier. Perhaps (I do not know about this) there is a variant of dry cleaning with an anti-polluting effect.
Furniture moth. This type of moth can be recognized by its silky white cocoons and threads. Caterpillars eat upholstery, stuffing, old wood, fur and wool.
Clothes moth. The most common "home" type. A small butterfly (wingspan up to 1.2 cm) has a light straw color with a golden sheen. Everyone knows about the consequences of being in the closet of wingless clothes moth larvae.
Here interesting fact, which is given in the book by S.V. Volovnika "Our acquaintances are strangers":
The French scientist Jean Bourgogne received a vessel with dried viper venom for work from the Pasteur Institute in Paris. In a completely incomprehensible way, a clothes moth laid eggs there. The caterpillars that came out fed on the poison, like ordinary wool. Developed, however, slowly: 18 months instead of the usual three or four. However, they have evolved into normal butterflies, indistinguishable from those that grow in a wardrobe.
Fur coat moth. A golden brown butterfly with a few dark specks on its wings has perfectly adapted to life in the house. She feeds on fur, six, etc. Hungry caterpillars not only spoil fur coats, but also try to get close to fluffy pets.
These are not all types of moths that spoil our things.
Lavender. The aromatic plant is traditionally used as a repellant. It is believed that the moth does not like the smell of lavender, and it will not settle where the bouquet lies (a tablet, a pillow with dry grass, etc.). Lavender essential oil is also used. Unfortunately, some people do not like the characteristic smell and call the bouquets "smelly brooms". I have been told that this plant can cause allergies. I always keep sacks of lavender or scented pills in my closet.
Help against moths fragrant geranium (pelargonium) and plectrantus (molar tree)... An excellent prophylactic agent is tissue bags filled with fresh pine needles, (girlish chamomile), essential oils of fir, sandal, pine trees and other odorous plants. I have small pieces of fragrant juniper wood... Do not forget about such traditional remedies as strawberry or other soap with a strong odor. Distribution received antimole covers and vacuum bags for clothes.
Previously, carpets were stored with newspaper and orange peels on the inside. In the piano, bags with mothballs... Now this tool is not used, because it became known that naphthalene is a dangerous poison and carcinogen.
Nowadays, new relatively safe drugs have appeared that are commercially available.
« Molemor" and " Prayer" and " Antimol"(Aerosol, gel, sachets, etc.). It is convenient to put polymer plates impregnated with insecticides in the cabinet. Manufacturers guarantee safety for humans, and moths die at all stages of development. Validity period - up to 6 months.
« Raid Antimole"With the scent of lavender and cedar. The unit is hung in the cabinet from the crossbar or placed on a shelf. Result: the moth will not start in the cupboard, i.e. things remain intact.
« Ferokar". This duct tape attracts moth butterflies, especially at night. They fly to the scent that attracts them and remain on the tape.
There are other remedies as well. For example, to protect products made of wool and fur, “ Clean house. Protection from moths"(Plate + hanging container of lavender oil) or" Taiga antimole". Convenient to use tablets means " Antimol Effect».
« Dichlorvos»Works for three months after processing. This is the most effective remedy for furniture moths. For allergy sufferers, you can advise Arnest "NEO Dichlorvos". Is there some more " Neophos», « Suprosol», « Supromite»(With a pleasant smell, they process not only clothes, but also the walls of the cabinet).
Spiders. Natural enemies moths can reduce the number of moth butterflies flying. But for many people, spiders are unpleasant, and the efficiency of this "tool" is clearly lower than all those listed above.
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Moth gives a lot of trouble to the owners, it can damage everything in the apartment: clothes, food, carpets. When such a nuisance arises in an apartment, only one question is spinning in my head: how to quickly get rid of this pest?
At first glance, it is a harmless insect, because it does not bite a person, and it does not tolerate infection. But what damage a moth can cause to things, products, objects in an apartment requires special attention.
In order to cleanse an apartment from a pest, you need to understand what type of moth has settled in your house.
Earlier we talked about the apartment.
At first glance, all species of moths resemble small butterflies with an inconspicuous color. In total, a little less than forty families of this insect are isolated. Many species do not appear in homes and we rarely see them.
Of the most harmful species of moths to humans, there are:
You can get rid of food moths in fairly simple and simple ways:
If food moths tend to wind up in the kitchen during the warm season, then indoor individuals can live in the house all year round, their nests are carefully hidden from humans. Adults can go without food for a month. Subzero temperature in the room is an effective way to get rid of, and insects can live in greenhouse conditions for 2 years.
Leather, woolen and fur products are harder to excrete moths. In this case, only dichlorvos will help.
In general, it is quite difficult to get rid of the pest without using chemicals. To date, store shelves are overflowing with various anti-malice agents. Before using them, you should carefully study the instructions so as not to harm the body.
Using sprays, you can get rid of the pest in the most difficult places. Often, aerosols are used to treat books, furniture, clothes, dark places... The substances contained in the aerosol help to get rid of both butterflies and their larvae. But it is impossible to treat the whole house with this tool, for example, food and dishes.
The action of fumigators is slower than aerosols. The complete destruction of the moth will take several weeks.
But that's enough easy way fight, you only need to turn on the fumigator with a pre-inserted plate or liquid. Heating the device leads to the evaporation of the substance contained in it.
Anti-malice sections are considered the most convenient method for killing moths. The manufacturer offers a choice of aromas of chamomile, lavender, mandarin. There are sections for children's products.
One section is designed for 15 square meters. Do not place it next to food and in places accessible to the child. You should remove the tape and attach the anti-moth section in the upper corner of the cabinet, from where the fumes poisonous for the insect will come. The service life of one such is 6 months.
There are several effective folk ways to get rid of the pest:
As mentioned above, the mole does not tolerate sub-zero temperatures. Things can be wrapped in a bag and kept in the freezer for about half an hour. Then you need to warm it up to room temperature and freeze it again. Repeat the steps at least 5 times. If you find larvae, shake them out the window, hang clothes on the balcony so that it is ventilated and warmed up in the sun.
In order for the moth not to please you with its visit, you should follow basic precautions:
By following these tips, you can not only get rid of harmful insects, but also prevent their appearance in the house.
Let's briefly structure all of the above:
Now you know about the species of moths, what each species eats and how to deal with them. A clean house and general cleaning of the premises are the main weapons in the fight against a pest.
