how did i get these moths?

Question

i have lived in this apartment for two years(in NYC), my brother lived here two years before that and never once have i seen a month in here. i got a new roomate about two months ago and now suddenly within in this past week this place is lousy with moths. could she have brought them in? would it have been larve? whats the best way to get rid of them? i really can't stand the smell of cedar and lavender, so does anybody have any other good recipies?

and now im paranoid about other infestations. should i be worried about bedbugs or other critters?

sorry i don't know what kind of moths they are.
i would say they are longer and skinnier then most moths i've seen and they are sort of a real sandy brown color.

i know about mothballs, but i'm saying i don't like the smell of cedar or lavendar (which most mothballs contain) so im asking if anyone has any DIFFERENT ideas.
thanks.

Answer 1

Obviously the basic answer is YES! You didn't have them before this person moved in and now you got 'em? duh! Speaking for myself, I'd be very concerned about the cleanliness of this person.

Eucalyptus or mint works pretty good with most flying insects.

Answer 2

spray the back of your closet with raid they have a special blend for flying insects spray from corner to corner also the sides they should leave

Answer 3

mothballs, thats what they make them for, getting rid of moths

Answer 4

maybe they came in on thier clouths but you do not say what type of mouths so difficult to advise how to get rid of them

Answer 5

she probably brought them in on her stuff you need to get moth balls and an air freshener

Answer 6

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