How to quickly get rid of moths in the apartment

When small pale butterflies fly out of a wardrobe or kitchen, this does not bode well. The question arises before the owners of the apartment: how to get rid of moths in the most effective way, in order to save clothes, carpets and food supplies that have not yet been touched by the pest.

But before you get rid of moths in the apartment, you need to figure out which pest attacked the living space. All types of moths, to put it simply, are divided into two groups, popularly referred to as clothes moth and food moth. You need to deal with them in different ways.

At the same time, it is important to understand that some drugs are intended only to repel moths, which is not always effective, especially for a closed room. There are also means for the instant destruction of moths or its gradual removal from the apartment. Therefore, let's take a closer look at the various types of moth remedies and evaluate their advantages and disadvantages.

 

Methods and means for getting rid of clothes moth

The whole range of means of getting rid of domestic moths can be divided into the following groups:

• Insecticide sprays.With their help, you can quickly, literally in 1 day, get rid of moths in the apartment, but some of them have an unpleasant odor and a high price. In addition, you will have to breathe aerosol (even when using a respirator), which can be a serious problem for people prone to allergies.
• Moth fumigators. They are used to slowly but surely bring the moth out of the room. Like aerosols, fumigators are capable of destroying other harmful insects in the apartment - for example, mosquitoes and flies.
• Sections from the moth. The main work of such funds is to scare away. If there are a lot of insects, getting rid of moths with their help will not work.
• Sticky tapes and traps. They are used to catch moth butterflies, but do not harm the larvae. They can be considered as an additional reinforcing means of struggle, while absolutely safe for human health.
• Folk remedies for pest control. They will help to scare away and eventually even completely get rid of moths in the house. It is only important to choose the right folk remedy for your case and use it properly.

 

Aerosols from clothes moth

Aerosols allow you to quickly get rid of moths in the apartment. They are an insecticide solution in a spray bottle, and their principle of operation is based on the fact that particles of a toxic substance enter the respiratory tract of insects and on their chitinous cover with air, which ultimately causes poisoning.

The following drugs are widely used and recognized by the consumer today:

• Antimol
• Armol
• Raptor "Moth Protection"
• Mosquitall
• Dezmol
• Phoxide.

If a clothes moth has started up in the house, then in order to get rid of it with the help of an aerosol, you should first sort through all the cabinets, shake out the carpets and clothes. After that, it is necessary to carry out an aerosol treatment: all woven and fur surfaces, furniture corners, as well as the alleged pest breeding sites, must be sprayed, leave the room to “sour” for several hours, and then carry out a general cleaning in the apartment. This is quite troublesome, but it gives a quick effect.

It is difficult to get rid of food moths by such means, since it is impossible to process cereals and food that insects love so much. It is possible to spray insecticide inside cupboards, but only after getting rid of contaminated food.

 

Aerosol Klaus Antimol

Dr. Klaus Antimol is one of the very effective aerosol moth remedies. With it, you can get rid of moths in the closet, as well as, for example, in suitcases, mezzanines, without fear of leaving stains on clothes.

The active substance of the aerosol is the insecticide permethrin (0.25%), which quickly and effectively destroys both adult moths - butterflies and their larvae. In addition, the drug has a long-term deterrent effect.

The average price of the drug for a bottle of 300 ml is approximately 170 rubles.

Review

“This Dr. Klaus anti-moth is an excellent remedy, inexpensive and effective. My grandmother suffered all her life with moths, she laid out lavender everywhere, then she had to clean it up, dried up and crumbled. And here the same effect and no hassle, we managed to get rid of moth larvae and butterflies. I myself use it, and I regularly bring it to my grandmother.

Irina, Yaroslavl

 

Armol

This aerosol preparation is focused on the disinfection of fur and woolen products.Armol smells pleasantly of lavender and does not leave marks on fabrics. They can process bed linen, curtains, carpets and even skin, as the product guarantees getting rid of not only moths, but also skin beetles.

There are Armol and Armol Expert on free sale, and the latter is odorless, therefore it is suitable for disinfecting textiles and fur at exhibitions and in trading floors. The drug is packaged in cylinders of 165 ml.

Simple Armol costs about 60 rubles, and Armol Expert costs about 70 rubles.

 

Raptor "Moth Protection"

Aerosol from Raptor is widely advertised, so it is available at all specialized points of sale.

If a mole has started up in the apartment, you can get rid of it with the help of one 175 ml bottle, the price of which is about 90 rubles. The insecticidal substance has a prolonged effect of action, extending until the next wash of things or up to 12 months on furniture.

 

Mosquitall (Mosquitol)

Mosquitall is an aerosol product from a company that specializes specifically in the production of insecticidal preparations for domestic use. In its composition and action, the drug is similar to Antimol.

The balloon contains 200 ml of a substance, for which you will have to pay about 100 rubles.

 

Taiga Antimol

Taiga Antimol is a relatively new effective drug that will help get rid of moths in cabinets, and its effect also extends to the leather beetle (the so-called clothes beetle that spoils leather products). In general, the Taiga Antimol aerosol can be described as a fairly strong instant insecticide.

Review

“This is the first and only moth repellant I have had to use and it has proven to be very effective.The aerosol was advised by the seller in the store, he said that most often they buy it. I liked that it works instantly and there are no difficulties in applying.

Matvey, Khabarovsk

 

Extramit

Aerosol Extramit acts similarly to Taiga, and allows you to quickly get rid of moths in the house. It is only important to spray the drug correctly, in the right places and quantities. Destroys larvae and butterflies that are in range.

 

Moth fumigators

A fumigator is a combination of an electric apparatus and an insecticide for long-term indoor use. Different manufacturers guarantee that with the help of a fumigator, you can permanently get rid of moths from several days to two weeks.

The most effective and common are the following fumigators:

• raid.
• Mosquitall.
• Raptor.

A plate with an insecticide is inserted inside the fumigator. After being plugged into the outlet, the substance heats up and evaporates, being distributed throughout the room. Its concentration in the air is sufficient to kill butterflies and larvae, but it is safe for people and animals.

On a note

Some fumigators are toxic enough that they should only be turned on for 1-2 hours every day in residential areas. Usually these requirements are indicated on the packaging.

The disadvantage of such tools is the need to connect to a power outlet: this makes it difficult to use in the absence of electricity, and also does not allow you to create an increased concentration of insecticide in cabinets.

 

Fumigator Raid

The Raid fumigator is a plastic device with an electric plug that can work with plates or a bottle of liquid. Energy consumption is minimal, since the power of the fumigator does not exceed 4.5 watts.Although the Raid Fumigator is positioned as a mosquito repellent, it is also effective against moths.

The cost of the device together with 10 plates is about 120 rubles. It effectively helps to get rid of moth caterpillars and butterflies, it is equally effective against clothing and food moths.

Review

“Rade is the best moth control I have ever used. Before him, I couldn’t get rid of the nasty butterflies that kept flying out of the closet with my fur coats. Whatever she did. And then they stretched an extension cord into the closet, inserted a fumigator and that's it. A week later, not a single parasite appeared.

Christina, Moscow

 

Fumigator Mosquitall

The principle of operation of Mosquitall is similar to that of the previous fumigator. The only difference: the manufacturer specifies the affected area - up to 30 square meters per device. This is usually enough to pickle one living room.

The tool is effective against both mosquitoes and moths.

 

Fumigator Raptor

There are Raptor fumigators for plates and liquids. The fumigator itself, according to the manufacturer, is equipped with an improved ceramic plate, which eliminates the occurrence of unpleasant odors.

The principle of operation is similar to the previous devices described above.

 

Sections from the moth

Another popular remedy is moth sections, which, unlike the preparations described earlier, do not contain insecticidal components. The principle of operation of the sections is based on the deterrent effect of the essential oils used in them. True, they do not kill the moth, but they allow you to get rid of it, scaring off the adults. It is important to consider that although butterflies are sensitive to the action of sections, essential oils practically do not harm caterpillars.

There are many varieties of moth sections on the market, but Mosquitall and Raptor are recognized as the most popular and effective.

 

Mosquitall sections

These moth sections are available in 2 forms: plates for hanging between clothes, and perfume blocks attached to the wall.

The cost varies between 50-120 rubles. Mosquitall preparations emit a pleasant aroma and effectively repel moth butterflies.

 

Section Raptor

Many varieties of Raptor sections are available with different pleasant aromas, ranging from traditional lavender to citrus. The effect of one plate is calculated on half a square meter for up to 4 months.

Review:

“Very convenient sections, just what you need for cabinets. I've been using it for over a year now, changing it once a season. Since then, I have not seen a single butterfly and all the clothes are intact.

Elizaveta Petrovna, Moscow

 

Folk remedies for fighting moths

Practice shows that when the average landlord decides how to get rid of moths in the apartment, folk remedies usually come to mind first: this includes lavender, orange peels, tobacco and geranium. Sometimes also laundry soap.

But it is important to understand that the main weapon of all these substances is an unpleasant, but not fatal smell for moths. The principle of operation of such funds is similar to moth sections, however, the price is significantly lower, which explains the popularity of folk remedies.

 

Lavender

Sometimes, to get rid of moths in an apartment, it is enough to spread dried lavender in cabinets (preferably in a woven bag), the smell of which is very unpleasant for butterflies. The plant can be replaced with fragrance or lavender oil, but it will cost more.

The effectiveness of this tool will be the higher, the less contamination of the premises.With a strong infection of the apartment, you should not count on success, it is advisable to immediately take on highly effective insecticides in order to prevent moths from multiplying even more.

 

orange peels

If a food moth has started up in the apartment, then you can get rid of it with the help of orange peels, which must be laid out in cabinets with food. As long as the peels emit a noticeable aroma, moth butterflies will shy away from such cabinets and will not lay their eggs in the products.

The disadvantage of this folk remedy for moths is the need to frequently replace orange peels with fresh ones, and the advantage is cheapness, availability and safety of use.

 

Tobacco

The smell of tobacco is just as unpleasant for moths as the smell of lavender. In dried form, it is recommended to scatter tobacco into bags and arrange them in boxes and cabinets.

It is considered no less effective to keep live fragrant tobacco in the apartment as a houseplant.

 

Geranium

Moths really do not like the strong smell of geraniums, so next to the closet or dressing room, you can simply put this flower in a pot.

 

How to get rid of moths in the kitchen

Getting rid of moths in the kitchen is often not as easy as getting rid of clothes moths (in closets with clothes). The reason is that caterpillars infect food that cannot be treated with insecticides, and sometimes it is difficult to even determine whether a product is actually infested with moths.

Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a thorough audit of all food stocks in the kitchen, sift cereals and inspect dried fruits. When all the nests of the pest are destroyed, it can be useful for a while to put insect repellents in the kitchen cabinets (they can hide in the corners of the room).Adhesive tapes are also effective for additional protection against adult moths.

 

Prevention of infection of the apartment with moths

If there are no moths in the apartment, this does not mean that it cannot start. Therefore, preventive measures are important to keep clothes, carpets and food free from the parasite. It is better to spend a little effort on protection, so that later you don’t have to think about how to get rid of clothing or food moths.

Here are the best prevention methods:

• Hanging sticky tapes and traps.
• The use of folk remedies: geraniums on the windowsill, orange peels or lavender in the closet.
• Moth sections in clothing storage areas.
• Checking purchased cereals, flour, nuts and dried fruits for traces of moth damage.
• Careful primary washing at the maximum allowable temperature of purchased items.

Using these tips, you can count on the fact that the mole is unlikely to ever cause you serious problems.

 

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