How to get moths out the house. Clothes moths can enter homes by hiding out in clothing furniture or home goods purchased from thrift stores garage sales or consignment shops. It is important to watch out for these moths and take the steps to get rid of them and prevent them from nesting in your home. Use flypaper and fish oil to make a homemade moth trap. To get rid of moths outside and keep them out of the house turn off bright porch lights at night when you are not using them.
There are different species of moths in the united states including the clothes moth gypsy moth and indian meal moth and they all lay eggs which can lead to a moth infestation. Use a vinegar solution to clean your closets and kitchen. House moths thrive in humid conditions. Throw out any potentially contaminated food.
Moths are attracted to the lights because it also attracts their food sources. There are many simple ways to get rid of moths moth larvae and moth eggs and many of them are simple forms of pest control. Moths can be very destructive but you can get rid of them with items you may have laying around the house already. Look for signs such as fluttering moths larvae webbing and droppings.
Keep humidity low to control moths. The most common types of moth are the brown house moth common clothes moth and indian meal moth. Clothes and kitchen moths can cause serious damage. Have a clear out of your wardrobe more space between clothing means theres less of a chance that moths can eat through multiple garments at once.
And pantry moths can enter via eggs laid in foods. Many people never think to vacuum inside their cupboards but this is where the moths will be. Keep your home and clothes clean and use sticky traps to get rid of moths. Even if a moth infestation seems overwhelming there are plenty of ways to rid your home of them and keep them out for good with some consistent preventive measures so your clothes food and.
If your home or room is at a relative humidity at or above 70 which is as muggy as a fat mans crotch on the 4th of julyi mean cmon the moths will eat reproduce and develop at alarming rates. Throw out any potentially contaminated food and get it out of the house. Moths prefer dark spaces rather than being out in the open. Vacuum every corner of your wardrobe.