And how can I get rid of them?
I live in the city and and I've been looking all over my flat if there are any nests, but can't find any. Where do they grow? I read in a previous question that they don't like essential oils, which I am using, but why did they suddenly appear? I didn't have them last year I keep my flat very tidy, but it is an old flat.
2006-11-29 09:53:08 · 15 answers · asked by Wednesday 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I keep windows and doors closed, there must be nest somewhere. A friend of mine once found a think like a maggot, which was really disgusting and embarassing.
2006-11-29 09:58:19 · update #1
No point looking for a nest as moths dont behave that way. Are your clothes OK. The larvae stage of moths eat clothing! Moth balls placed in wardrobes will kill them.
They could also be coming in in dry goods like flour and corn etc.
Check these for any signs of larvae which are little grubs! If you find any just discard them and the goods too.
If neither of these apply and they aren't getting in at the flying stage then the only other possibility is a wood loving moth that lays its eggs on wood. You should look for holes in wooden furniture and flooring etc. You need an insecticide to get rid of the larvae!
It could also be a result of the milder autumn we had. The bugs and flys seem to be around longer this year! I've never had to use a fly spray as late in the year before!
Some essential oils will work but I dont know which is the best for which type of moth.
2006-11-29 12:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are some reports that they can be repelled by the scent of wood from juniper and cedar, by lavender, or by other natural oils. However, many consider this unlikely to prevent infestation. Naphthalene (the chemical used in mothballs) is considered more effective, but there are concerns over its effects on human health. Moth larvae are not killed by freezing the items which they infest.
Moths are sturdy and usually are more resistant to pesticides than are mosquitos and flies.
2006-11-29 09:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you leave your windows open at night they will be attracted by the light, get in and eat your entire wardrobe! Once they're in switch off all the lights, light a candle and then have them follow you right outside and then put the candle out and rush back inside. I do not believe that they are coming from your flat itself.
2006-11-29 09:58:40 · answer #3 · answered by 9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that they just sneak in through the door as they pursue the light sources.
Generally I just ignore them, but if you have a serious problem, they've gotta be reproducing somewhere in your house. Check your clothes, especially ones you store. I would also check the cracks around doors and windows.
2006-11-29 09:59:41 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They like wool and natural materials so look around in the carpets for small larvae. When you find them i've been told by a pest controller that disinfectant will get get rid of them but becareful that the disinfectant doesn't damage/ discolour the material/carpet test it first.
2006-11-29 09:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by shesaclevergirl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-10 18:38:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small moths come from big moths,they dont have nests they just lay eggs,get some mothballs
2006-11-29 09:55:46 · answer #7 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
very possibly "Asian grain mothes" check your flower, corn meal, noodles. inside the bags you may see stringy thread, web like material on the sides if so throw out all these items. when you you buy new foods such as these, keep them in the freezer, it wont hurt them a bit, you can order sticky traps made with these moths pheromones and it'll get'em. it's very safe and non toxic, can be ordered in "gardens alive" organic gardening catalog, worked for me, good luck
2006-11-29 10:53:32 · answer #8 · answered by jlucas225 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
maybe the moths lay eggs and have babies.Or may be there is an opening somewhere any little hole and they can get in
2006-11-29 09:56:23 · answer #9 · answered by peggy1purple 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mothuania, they sneak in to this country in the backs of lorries.
2006-11-29 10:02:34 · answer #10 · answered by steve m 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋