To keep the moths at bay to begin with, you might be searching for the traditional solution: moth balls. Made with a chemical called naphthalene, traditional moth balls had a distinctive smell but were banned in 2008 because of safety concerns. Instead of moth balls, why not invest in an equally effective but less hazardous moth repellent that offers long lasting protection from the pests? Our Moth Stop sachets are just the thing for popping into drawers and deterring the insects from getting their jaws around your jumpers. And for the wardrobe, try our moth repellent hangers - they work for up to six months and indicate when they’re ready to be replaced. Catch on The trouble with moths is that you don't know they're nibbling away until it's too late. That's why it's important to detect the problem early, so your first sign of an infestation is a trap full of moths, rather than a jumper full of holes. Then you can move in with the moth repellent. Discard the vacuum bag in your outdoor trash immediately, it is most likely full of living eggs and larvae. Any infested food items or containers need to go into your outdoor trash to prevent the infestation from spreading again after you finish cleaning. These beetles have a longer life cycle compared to moths, which makes them easier to get rid of before damage occurs.

Furthermore, the scent of the products will be pleasant. Although lavender will not kill moths eggs or larvae, it will cause the plant to grow in some places. The telltale signs that you have a food moth infestation in your kitchen are signs of larvae. Start by emptying the shelves to give them all a through clean with a damp cloth spritzed with an anti-bacterial spray. This article was written by Amanda Rose Newton, a freelance writer for The Spruce. As an entomologist, she is always on the lookout for effective, safe, and easy-to-use insecticides to recommend to friends and family. To prepare this roundup, Amanda Rose tested each product for ease of use, functionality, and accuracy.Pantry moths are easy to spot. They love to leave behind cocoon webbing in pantry corners, underneath cans, and in other nooks and crannies. The other big giveaway is if you get a scoop of flour and it’s crawling with little white caterpillars.

If you can't tell if a hole is moth created or not Julia explains: 'Wear holes normally have a slight pull, where they have been caught or look a bit thread bear around the hole, if it was on the elbow or under the arm. Amothhole is a carefully clean hole that has been eaten very neatly.' Why am I getting lots of moths in my house? Carolyn Klass, Clothes Moths Factsheet (PDF), Cornell Insect Diagnostic Laboratory, 1981, updated 2012.

Smaller items will be delivered using Royal Mail 48. Larger items will be delivered by Fedex or ParcelForce. Once you spray the moth target with the vinegar mixture, the acidity of the vinegar itself with naturally eliminate the moths. Just be careful not to stain your clothes or carpet! How to Use Scents to Repel Moths Flour Moth, Pantry Moth (Ephestia kuehniella) Acidic smells like balsamic, orange, and lemon balm will hang in the air longer, so spray sparingly if you heavily use those types of scents.