Moth Pest Control
Moths: They Aren't a Ball at All!
Most of us can remember going to an elderly relative's house as a child and playing in the attic only to uncover moths fluttering about. Unfortunately, these pests, although synonymous with the balls meant to shoo them away, are not at all a ball if they take over your home.
Moths Can Cause Considerable Damage
Besides eating a hole in grandma's polyester slacks in storage in the attic, there are a wide variety of moths that can inflict damage on your home and its contents. Clothes moth larvae feed on wool, hair, leather, lint, dust, paper, and fibers. They are especially damaging to stained fabric or articles left undisturbed for long periods of time. On the other hand, pantry moths are the culprits when the flour in your canister or the cereal in your bowl has a case of the creepy crawlies.
Eradication Starts with Good Housekeeping
Regardless of the types of moths invading your home, eliminating them involves simple housekeeping. You'll want to vacuum cupboards then thoroughly scrub all shelves with soapy water, paying close attention to cracks and corners. Discard any infested food, and start over with sealable solid containers. If you have moths in clothes storage areas, regularly use a strong vacuum crevice tool to remove dust, hair and debris Expose infrequently used clothing to sunlight. Keep in mind that the ever-popular cedar-lined chest is not effective after several years once the essential oils have dried up.
If All Else Fails, Bring in a Professional
Professional pest control management services may be necessary if good housekeeping does not resolve your moth infestation. They will know which insecticides are appropriate for various situations. They may recommend thoroughly cleaning rugs and will treat with a residual insecticide such as Ficam D. Professionals may also clean and patch any structural voids that might contain old rodent, bird, or insect nests. Pest control specialists may also use pyrethins for spot treatments for moth larvae.
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