How to quickly get rid of the moth in the apartment

When small pale butterflies fly out of a wardrobe or out of the kitchen, this does not bode well. Before the owners of the apartment there is a question: how to get rid of the moth in the most effective way to save clothes, carpets and foodstuffs still untouched by the pest.

But before you get rid of the moth in the apartment, you need to figure out what kind of pest attacked the living space. Everything types of moth, to put it simply, are divided into two groups, referred to by the people wardrobe moth and food. You need to fight them with different means.

It is important to understand that some drugs are designed only to repel moths, which is not always effective, especially for a closed room. There are also funds for instant destroy moles or its gradual withdrawal from the apartment. Therefore, let's take a closer look at the various types of moth products and evaluate their advantages and disadvantages.

 

Methods and means for getting rid of clothes moths

The whole range of means of getting rid of the home moth can be divided into the following groups:

• Insecticidal aerosols. With their help, you can quickly, literally in 1 day, get rid of moths in an apartment, but some of them have an unpleasant smell and a high price. In addition, it is necessary to breathe aerosol (even when using a respirator), which can be a serious problem for people prone to allergies.
• Fumigators from moths. They are used to slowly but surely remove the mole from the room. Like aerosols, fumigators can also destroy other harmful insects in an apartment - for example, mosquitoes and flies.
• Sections from the moth. The main work of such means is to scare. If there are many insects, get rid of the moths with their help will not work.
• Sticky tapes and traps. Used to catch moth butterflies, but do not harm the larvae. They can be considered as an additional reinforcing means of struggle, while being absolutely safe for human health.
• Folk remedies to combat pest. They will help scare away and eventually even completely get rid of the moth in the house. It is only important to choose the best folk remedies for your case anduse it as needed.

 

Aerosols for clothes moth

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

The following drugs are widely used and recognized by consumers today:

• Antimol
• Armol
• Raptor "Protection from moths"
• Mosquitall
• Dezmole
• Foxy.

If a clothes mole started up in the house, then in order to get rid of it with the help of an aerosol, you should first sort out all the cabinets, wipe out carpets and clothes. After that, it is necessary to carry out an aerosol treatment: all woven and fur surfaces, corners of furniture, and also the intended pest breeding sites must be sprayed, left the room for a few hours to “bite”, and then carry out a general cleaning in the apartment. It is quite troublesome, but it gives a quick effect.

It is difficult to get rid of the food moth by such means, since it is impossible to process the cereals and foodstuffs that insects love so much.You can spray insecticide inside the cabinets, but only after getting rid of contaminated products.

 

Aerosol Dr. Klaus Antimol

Dr. Klaus Antimol is one of the very effective moth spray products. 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 ingredient of the aerosol is insecticide permethrin (0.25%), which quickly and effectively destroys both adult moths - butterflies and their larvae. In addition, the drug has a long-lasting deterrent effect.

The average price for a 300 ml bottle is about 170 rubles.

Feedback

“This Dr. Klaus antimole is an excellent tool, inexpensive and effective. My grandmother suffered all her life with moth, everywhere she laid out lavender, then she had to be cracked and crumbled to clean. And then the same effect and no hassle, managed to get rid of moth larvae and butterflies. And I use it myself, and I bring it to my grandmother on a regular basis. ”

Irina, Yaroslavl

 

Armol

This aerosol product is focused on the disinfection of fur and wool products. Armol smells like lavender and leaves no traces on fabrics.They can handle bed linen, curtains, carpets, and even leather, as the tool guarantees disposal not only of moth, but also of leather.

Armol and Armol Expert are on the free market, and the latter is odorless, therefore it is suitable for disinfecting textiles and fur at trade shows and in sales areas. The drug is packaged in cylinders of 165 ml.

A simple Armol costs about 60 rubles, and an Armol Expert costs about 70 rubles.

 

Raptor "Protection from moths"

The aerosol from Raptor is widely advertised, so it is in all specialized points of sale.

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

 

Mosquitall (Moskitol)

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

In the container is 200 ml of the substance, which 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 skin skin (the so-called clothes beetle, which spoils leather goods). In general, the Taiga Antimol aerosol can be described as a fairly strong insecticide of instant action.

Feedback

“This is the first and only remedy for moths that I had to use, and it turned out to be very effective. Aerosol advised the seller in the store, said that most often they buy it. I liked the fact that it acts instantly and there are no difficulties in applying. ”

Matvey, Khabarovsk

 

Extremite

Aerosol Extramit acts similarly to Taiga, and allows you to quickly get rid of the moth in the house. It is only important to spray the drug in the right places and quantities. Destroys the larvae and butterflies that have fallen into the radius of action.

 

Moth fumigators

The fumigator is a combination of an electrical apparatus and an insecticidal agent for long-acting indoors. Different manufacturers guarantee that with the help of a fumigator you can get rid of the moth forever from several days to two weeks.

The most effective and common are the following fumigators:

• Raid.
• Mosquitall.
• Raptor.

A plate with insecticide is inserted inside the fumigator. After plugging in, 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 quite toxic, and therefore in residential areas they should be included only for 1-2 hours every day. Usually these requirements are indicated on the packaging.

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

 

Raid Fumigator

The Raid fumigator is a plastic device with electric plug, can work with plates or a balloon with 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. Effectively helps to get rid of moth caterpillars and butterflies, it is equally effective against clothes and food moths.

Feedback

“Reid is the best moth remedy that I only had to use. Before him could not get rid of the nasty butterflies, which all the time flew out of the closet with my fur coats. What just did. And then they stretched an extension cord into the cabinet, inserted a fumigator and that's it. A week later, not a single parasite appeared. ”

Christina, Moscow

 

Mosquitall fumigator

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 both against mosquitoes and against moths.

 

Fumigator Raptor

There are fumigators Raptor 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 ones described above.

 

Moth sections

Another popular tool is the moth section, which, unlike the previously described preparations, does not contain insecticidal components. The principle of the sections is based on the deterring effect of the essential oils used in them. True, they do not kill the mole, but allow them to get rid of it, frightening off adult individuals. It is important to bear in mind that although the butterflies are sensitive to the action of the sections, the essential oils practically do not harm the tracks.

There are many types 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: hanging plates between clothes, and perfume blocks attached to the wall.

The cost varies from 50-120 rubles. Mosquitall preparations produce a pleasant aroma and effectively repel moth moths.

 

Section Raptor

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

Feedback:

“Very comfortable sections, for cabinets just what you need. I have been using it for more than a year, changing it once a season. Since then, not a single butterfly has been seen and all the clothes are whole. ”

Elizaveta Petrovna, Moscow

 

Folk remedies to combat moths

Practice shows that when the average apartment owner decidesas he gets rid of the moth in the apartment, folk remedies are usually the first to come to mind: these include lavender, orange peel, 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 the sections of the moth, 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 put dried lavender (preferably in a woven bag) in the cabinets, the smell of which is very unpleasant for butterflies. The plant can be replaced with a perfume or lavender oil, but it will cost more.

The effectiveness of this tool will be the higher, the less the contamination of the room. With a strong contamination of the apartment, you should not expect success, it is advisable to immediately take up highly effective insecticides to prevent the moth from multiplying even more.

 

Orange peels

If the apartment started up food moth, then you can get rid of it with the help of orange peels, which need to be laid out in cabinets with products.While the crusts produce a perceptible aroma, moths will avoid such cabinets and will not lay their eggs in products.

Disadvantage of this folk remedies for moth is the need for frequent replacement of orange peel for fresh, and dignity - low cost, availability and safety of use.

 

Tobacco

The smell of tobacco is as unpleasant for moth as the smell of lavender. In the dried form of tobacco is recommended to scatter in bags and put them in drawers and cabinets.

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

 

Geranium

Moths do not like the strong smell of geranium, 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 cabinets with clothes). The reason is that caterpillars infect food products that cannot be treated with insecticides, and sometimes it is difficult to even determine whether a product is really infected 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 pest's nests are destroyed, it may be useful to disperse the butterflies repellent in kitchen cabinets for some time (they can hide in the corners of the room). Adhesive tapes are also effective for extra protection from moths.

 

Prevention of infection of an apartment by moth

If the apartment is not moth, it does not mean that she can not start. Therefore, preventive measures are important, which will save clothes, carpets and products 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 a barn or food moth.

Here are the best methods of prevention:

• Hanging sticky tapes and traps.
• The use of folk remedies: geranium on the windowsill, orange peel or lavender in the closet.
• Sections from moths in places where clothes are stored.
• Check the purchased cereals, flour, nuts and dried fruit for signs of moth damage.
• Careful primary wash at the maximum allowable temperature of purchased items.

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

 

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