What are all these small moths in my house. Start new thread in this topic watch this thread. Freeze any clothes or belongings that show signs of moths. Keep these items in the freezer for at least 24 hours to make sure any larvae are killed off. Frequently dog or cat food.
Wash clothes that contain larvae or eggs. You have to examine everything closely and throw our open c. Heres the gross part. In the past few weeks i see these little flying insects in my house.
You should be able to follow all of those tips above easily. I seem to have lots of small moths in my house. They are very small and fly slowly like tiny moths so they are easy to kill in mid air. Pesky tiny flying house moths.
Pantry moth plodia interpunctella also known as the indian meal moth this household pest is perhaps the most destructive of all the mothsit has the same coppery coloration on its wings as the brown house moth and its about the same size but its wings are gray. They arrive usually in as eggs or larvae in cereal flour unprocessed nuts or dry pet food. Pantry moths and clothes moths. It infests pantries and linen drawers with equal zeal.
Any idea what they are or how to get rid of them. Just like their categories imply these insects go after different food sources in different. Once in the home indianmeal moths may be noticed as either a very small moth or small whitish worms crawling up the wall or across the ceiling. These are probably indian meal moths or mediterranean flour moths.
Once moths get inside generally lit areas appeal. Those tips are specially created to help you remove any types of moths quickly. Wash and dry contaminated clothing items or freeze them for seven. Common knowledge holds that light attracts moths and this is true in many cases.
Rice oatmeal cornmeal pasta cake mixes granola walnuts pecans and dates are among other food products infested by these insects. Moths often gather around outdoor lighting or windows at nighttime where they may move inside through small cracks or when doors and windows are opened. I am not sure what they are or where they come from. Homeowners usually come into contact with one of two types of moths.
Even when all the moths are gone they may leave eggs behind and that can cause the problem to return.