Top tips for getting rid of moths

8 years ago

If I see a moth in my home, I panic. I've had far too many clothes ruined by moths and my old colleague even found his carpet under attack.

Do you have any good tips to keep moths at bay?

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amadcass

8 years ago

Firstly place some of the pheromone scented strips in your wardrobes, under the bed and other dark places. If you have moths the males will be attracted by the smell and will stick to the strips. You can then tell if you have a problem and what kind of moths they are - clothes moths, or carpet moths which can be a bigger problem.

Moths don't like the smell of lavender or cedar, so you could protect your clothes by using these traditional methods. However they won't kill moths. There are anti-moth hanging devices for use in wardrobes and sachets for drawers; these will also tell you when they need changing.

If you get a serious infestation, you may need professional treatment which can include steaming or freezing clothes and rugs to kill the eggs.

Good luck!

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louisep2012
8 years ago
I lived in a rented house until recently and found carpet moths.... Ugh it was disgusting! Make me itch just thinking about them. When I bought and moved into my own house I was so paranoid about bringing them with me! I have bought a moth repellent spray from Lakeland which has good reviews so if I so much as see anything on the carpet it will be coming out!
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Art Decor Designs
8 years ago
Hi , if you have carpet moths you need to take up and get rid of the carpet a.s.a.p. and get rid of it. Moths particularly like wool carpets. You will then need to get the room sprayed properly before putting down new carpet as carpet moths are really difficult to get rid of.
Jan Johnson
8 years ago
I have tiny moths in my pantry. I have contents in glass jars but somehow they get under the lids.. I used to make pot pourri and that attracted them to the house where they ate my wool beret. They love wool. Like you i panic now also
silyab53
8 years ago
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This is, unfortunately, perfect timing as I became aware of a serious moth issue in my bedroom. Have bought all the sprays, stickers, cedar balls, clothes hanger repellents etc but it doesn't alter the fact that hundreds of £££'s worth of my cashmere and wool clothes are gone! A dear friend has been helping with the washing and freezing of my 'stuff' but we still have a way to go. She took one cashmere dress out and pointed to 2 larvae having a stroll along the shoulder seam, so I quickly despatched them to moth heaven!!! About to tackle the bed and underneath it etc. I, too, am now paranoid about the little snickers, and know that only repeated spraying and time will tell if I've beaten them. It's not nice!!! B
dianne_louise
8 years ago
I don't know about carpet moths but I have had carpet beetles which seriously damaged my wool carpet it is a pity I didn't notice them earlier because Epsom Salts are a very effective carpet beetle killer. Just sprinkle the edges of the carpet with the crystals.
dottyweave
8 years ago
For carpet moths you can put diatomaceous earth down to get rid of the larvae. It's pet and child safe, and doesn't cause any additional damage.
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I got hover fly in our patio,we can not enjoy sitting out side at all especially in this month.Any advice how to get rid of them pls .
silyab53
8 years ago
They don't bite or sting so are harmless. If it really bothers, you remove all plants from your patio - they especially love lavender - and maybe plant lavender at the end of your garden.

If you Google this subject you'll find other plants they also love.

Please, please don't attempt to kill them!!!!!!
Kitty
8 years ago
I used the moth spray from Lakeland and (fingers crossed) we have been moth free for months now. The damage to the carpet has been done but is mostly hidden away. All our carpets are wool so I was very worried they would spread but I've seen no evidence of it.
silyab53
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Have you checked the wardrobe??? I've been spraying like crazy, put hanging stuff, balls, paper strips - the whole nine yards - and found more moths when I opened a bag yesterday. They like my Ugg boots, my Yeti boots, gloves, hats, socks and, as said before, all of my cashmere. It's not the moths who devour our things, it's the larvae. Where moths are present the larvae are too. I have been left paranoid about every white speck I see. Do hope you're moth free, but you may need to get the magnifying glass out and take a closer look. And, of course, we're not covered on our household insurance policies either. I HATE MOTHS!
bruket
8 years ago
I hate moths too. When I moved in to my house 32 years ago there was wall to wall carpeting all over the house apart from the kitchen. After some time I noticed I had moths in the house damaging my persian rugs, wool blankets and of course clothes. Moths will damage silk as well as wool. After having tried all sorts of sprays and horrible smelling moth balls, I got so sick of them, I had all wall to wall carpets removed and fitted the whole house with tiles. Clothes went into the chest freezer, some had to be thrown away and rugs were sent to special cleaners. I haven't had any moths since then and I love my tiled floors.

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