Before putting your clean clothes back in the space, be sure to vacuum and clean the area thoroughly,” says Jim Fredericks at the National Pest Management Association. Since it uses pheromones, you do not have to worry about harsh chemicals or hazards to pets and children.

Like bed bugs, the most common way moths enter the home is by carrying infected items into the house.Once taking up residence, unsealed food containers or old clothing in a closet are open invitations to moths. The different shapes and sizes mean you can hang them directly in the closet, place them in drawers or cabinets, or any indoor space that could use extra protection. Pest Expert Clothes Moth Killer Papers offer 6 months of outstanding moth protection to clothing and fabrics in drawers and wardrobes, killing all life cycle stages from eggs and larvae to adult clothes moths.

Before you start spraying your home or fumigating it to eliminate the presence of moths, there are a few things that you will want to consider. Upstairs: Moth larvae could be crawling down out of an infested area upstairs, through a vent, or through small openings near your joists or second-story subfloor. The traps feature sheets coated with odorless pheromones that moths find irresistible while remaining safe for you and your family. Most insects are sensitive to scents, especially strong botanical ones like lavender and cedar wood. If you plan to fumigate your home or spray your carpets, you should be especially careful if you have pets.Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. If you are using powders, be sure to thoroughly vacuum after they have been in place long enough to take effect.

If fumigating with time-release moth bombs, let each affected room air out completely for a minimum of two hours before letting children re-enter a space. Our Clothes Moth Kits provide the fastest and most effective route to mo th eradication and control. This Advanced Clothes Moth Kit is designed to treat a severe or widespread clothes moth infestation affecting several rooms or wardrobes. Killigan's Premium Pantry Moth Traps (our best for panty moths pick) use pheromones to lure in male moths. For best results fumigate in the late afternoon and leave the house or building for a minimum period of 4 hours.Our DIY range of moth repellents include sprays as well as moth traps that can be hung in wardrobes and linen cupboards to protect your clothes and fabrics.