Rating of the best moth remedies for 2024

The moth is not the best neighbor in our apartments and private houses. At first glance, nondescript butterflies are actually capable of bringing a huge amount of trouble to their owners, destroying not only things, but also furniture and products during their life. Such a varied appetite of insects is explained by the fact that there are almost 3,000 of their species in the world. True, fortunately, not all of them like to settle in city apartments. Consider the ranking of the best moth remedies for 2024 by category.

Varieties of home moth

In most cases, moths penetrate our apartments in search of food for their larvae. The most interesting thing is that the adult moth does not eat at all. But, at the same time, it fully catches up with what was lost by its gluttony in the "caterpillar" age. It is during this period that insect larvae can cause tremendous harm to things and products stored in the house. So, the following types of moths can become roommates with us:

• Wardrobes;
• Fur coat;
• Furniture;
• Nutritional.

Wages

The places where the moth mainly prefers to settle and lay the larvae are:

• Storage rooms;
• Cabinets;
• Laundry baskets.

The larvae of these insects feed on tissue fibers, preferring knitted and woolen items. Most of all, they are attracted by things that keep the smell of human sweat on them (another additional motivation in order not to store dirty things in the basket). It is worth noting that synthetics are absolutely not to their liking, they can spoil only things made of mixed fabric.

Fur coat

The moth, which is called a fur coat, is a lover of furs, felt and felt. The powerful jaws of the larvae are designed to grind the fur fibers by cutting them. By the way, even a satiated caterpillar does not stop spoiling things. She cuts the pile further, making her way to a new nook. Despite the fact that these insects are somewhat smaller than the wardrobe ones, they are capable of practically destroying a new fur coat in one season.

Furniture

As the name suggests, furniture moths live in upholstered furniture. The larvae begin the "meal" from the hair of the armchairs and sofas, and then come to the surface and begin to gnaw through bald patches and tunnels in soft upholstery. In the process of pupation, the moth leaves the larvae on the rugs or rugs that cover the furniture. Accordingly, they also suffer from her vital activity. Natural materials are more preferable for these insects, however, in the absence of such, they do not disdain semi-synthetic

Food

The people also call this pest a moth.

His favorite places in the house are:

• Kitchen;
• Pantry;
• Barn.

It is there that careless people keep her favorite delicacies:

• Cereals;
• Flour;
• Sugar;
• Nuts;
• Mushrooms;
• Herbs and roots;
• Dried fruits;
• Food for cats and dogs.

However, food moth can successfully find food in the form of any dry food stored in the kitchen, be it starch, pasta and even tobacco products.

 

It is interesting that any moth remains true to its preferences and food moth will never spoil furniture, and furniture moth will not chew on a fur coat.

Home moth control products

The modern chemical industry puts on the market a huge number of all kinds of means to combat these harmful and annoying insects. Depending on the circumstances and places of use, you can purchase them in the form of:

• Traps;
• Plates;
• Sprays and aerosols;
• Fumigators.

Each of the above types has its own advantages and disadvantages, we will talk about them later.

Traps

A distinctive quality of traps is that they are completely harmless to the owners of the apartment and the pets living in it - cats, dogs, hamsters and other animals. On their glue base, moth pheromones are applied, which, in fact, serves as a bait for male insects. Falling on the trap itself, they firmly stick to it and die. Moth females, left without males fertilizing them, can no longer produce offspring, and this, in turn, cannot harm food and things.

The only thing worth noting is that you cannot use traps for a long period of time or place a large number of them at the same time. Such actions will be addictive, and males will completely stop responding to the smell of pheromones. The best traps are rightfully considered:

• Raptor;
• Aeroxon;
• Globol.

"Raptor"

The trap is suitable for all types of domestic moths, including food and fruit moths. The adhesive base in its composition has completely harmless means:

• Resins;
• Rubber;
• Mineral oils.

Synthetic-based attractants are used as bait. The trap is easily fixed to the inner wall of the cabinet and chest of drawers with the help of a special Velcro (it must first be freed from the protective film). A qualitative effect is observed for one and a half months after the start of use.

• Low cost;
• High efficiency;
• Simple application.

• Insects quickly get used to the smell of attractants.

"Aeroxon"

Despite the fact that the trap is designed for all types of moths that have settled in the apartment, it shows the best efficiency in the fight against food and fruit species. Its great lovers are insects that prefer to eat:

• Almonds;
• Flour products;
• Tobacco.

The absolute absence of harsh chemicals, odors and fumes from the trap will not do the slightest harm to the products stored in your home. Moreover, they will not harm people and animals. Before attaching the trap, you need to remove the red protective film (it is located on the back side). The effectiveness of the trap can be observed for three months.

• High quality;
• Low cost;
• Ease of use;
• Environmental Safety.

• Not effective for all types of moths.

Globol

The trap can handle any food moth successfully. You can safely place in places where food is stored, since it does not harm them at all. Also does not harm animals and the owners of the apartment or house. Globol consists of parts that can function on their own, in stand-alone mode. You can also fold the device in the form of a house and place the trap assembled together in the cabinet. After removing the protective film, it lasts for two months.

• High efficiency;
• Low cost.

• Not detected.

Plate

Plates are made from ordinary rectangular cardboard sheets.They are impregnated with preparations, the active substances of which (depending on the manufacturer) are insecticides or fragrances. Thanks to the use of plates, it is possible not only to destroy adult insects, but also to prevent the appearance of fresh larvae. The action of all types of plates does not exceed several months. At the same time, the funds are very easy to use, for the complete destruction of pests, they simply need to be placed in their habitat - cabinets or furniture. The most popular means are plates of the "Clean House" and "Armol" brands.

"Clean house"

The plate is operated suspended (for this it is equipped with a special loop). Lavender oil and insecticides are used as impregnation. Valid for up to six months. With the help of this easy-to-use device, it will be possible to completely get rid of not only moths, but also a beetle - kozheed (no less harmful insect that destroys, as the name suggests, leather things in closets and closets).

They are especially effective for combating linen insect species that mainly eat woolen clothes. Moles that spoil the upholstery of upholstered furniture are no less good at destroying. These plates can be used in different ways:

• Expand;
• Hang.

They can be installed almost anywhere where larvae or adults were found - wardrobes, cabinets, chests of drawers, sofas and other upholstered furniture. Replacement of worn out and no longer operating plates is carried out six months after the start of use. Due to the low level of concentration of insecticidal substances, they are absolutely harmless to people, children and domestic animals.

• In addition to moths, they destroy beetles - kozheedov;
• Practical to use;
• Low cost.

• Not detected.

"Armol"

The lavender scent of the plates acts on harmful insects like neurotoxins on the human body. One package of "Armol" contains 10 sachets with plates placed in them. Taking the plate out of the package, it is immediately placed in a pocket stored in a closet, pantry or closet of clothes. They will act no less effectively if you just put them on the shelves. The effect of the drug is up to six months.

• High efficiency;
• Not toxic to households;
• A large number of plates in the package;
• Low cost.

• Not detected.

Sprays and aerosols

Means in the form of sprays and aerosols have gained great popularity among users due to not only their high efficiency, but also due to the speed at which pests disappear from the room. Being poisoned by active active ingredients of sprays and aerosols, insects die immediately. The flip side of the coin is that the substances cannot be used to combat food and fruit varieties. Also, due to the concentration of their active substances in the air, they can have a negative effect on the body of people and domestic animals. For the same reason, they are not suitable for use in the kitchen.

"Clean house"

The particular effectiveness of this agent is directly related to the presence in its composition of two active active ingredients at once - insecticides. This makes it possible to simultaneously destroy not only adults that are still capable of reproduction, but also their nesting sites with larvae. Despite the fact that the product has a rather pleasant aroma, reminiscent of the smell of freshly cut grass, it is quite toxic both for the owners of the house and for all animals living in the house. Over time, the concentration in the air decreases, respectively, and the toxicity of the drug immediately decreases.

Based on the foregoing, it should be borne in mind that before processing the rooms, it is necessary to remove both people and domestic animals from there for at least five hours. After this time, the room is thoroughly ventilated from the remains of toxin harmful substances. The bottle is very economical to use.The 150 ml of active substance in it is enough to thoroughly disinfect a one-room apartment twice.

• High-speed performance;
• Qualitative destruction of pests;
• Economy.

• High level of toxicity;
• Not suitable for food processing.

"Raptor"

The remedy is practically the same as the previous one, except for the smell, in the Raptor it is lemon. But, in terms of toxicity, this spray also has a strong toxic effect on humans and pets. For the fight against food and fruit species of moths, the agent is completely unsuitable due to its high toxicity. But, at the same time, it is great for combating those types of pests that prey on furniture fabric and clothing. The tool is economical and with one spray can you can easily completely destroy insects in a one-room apartment.

• High efficiency;
• Economy.

• High toxicity.

Mosquitall

The high concentration of the chemical pyrethroid permethrin in this aerosol makes it very effective. At the same time, given that, in fact, this substance is a neurotropic poison, Mosquitall is very toxic. Despite the pleasant lavender aroma, when processing the room, it is necessary to eliminate people and pets from it for at least several hours.

You should also pay attention to the fact that when processing things with an aerosol, you need to ensure that the spraying takes place evenly and is not too abundant. Otherwise, the clothes can be hopelessly damaged by stains. The tool is economical and a 200 ml can is enough not only to process absolutely all the things in the apartment, but also to process the entire room, completely clearing it of adults and nesting sites with larvae.

• Quality;
• Rapid destruction of pests;
• Nice smell.

• Toxicity.

Fumigators

A relatively new means of combating harmful insects. An electrical device, inside which (depending on the manufacturer) a reservoir with a liquid or a plate is placed. When the fumigator is heated from the network, the active substance is activated, and the toxic substances begin to evaporate into the air, gradually filling the entire apartment.

At the same time, there is one positive point - since the minimum toxicity of substances emitted by devices does not make them dangerous either for people or for animals living in the house. True, one should not expect an instantaneous action of the drugs. Fumigators only show themselves after a couple of weeks of regular use. Popular among users means such as "Dick", "Raptor".

"Dick"

An inexpensive fumigator effectively fights all types of domestic moths. When operating from the mains, it consumes only 5 watts. The device is available in two versions:

• Liquid filling;
• Inserted plates.

Efficiency of use and low cost contributes to the popularization of this product.

• Profitability;
• Non-toxic;
• Effective.

• The action is not instantaneous.

"Raptor"

The device is rightfully considered the best for dealing with apartment aggressors. Despite the fact that the fumigator is initially filled with liquid, it also has compartments for the plates. By the way, when the latter are heated, a pleasant floral aroma spreads around the room. That is, it can be used both as a pest control agent and as an air freshener. The package includes a bottle filled with liquid and a set of 30 plates.

• Quality;
• Economy;
• Low cost;
• Pleasant aroma.

• Not detected.

How to avoid the appearance of pests in the apartment

There is only one option for these pests to enter the apartment - from the outside.Moles can be brought along with purchased used furniture, clothing, or food that has not been properly stored. On rare occasions, it can enter the house through vents or be carried on wool by pets walking on the street.

The main preventive measures for pest control are:

• Restricting free access to their food products;
• A thorough and regular check of all secluded areas.

In the fight against linen moth, sprigs of lavender or wormwood, citrus peels or pine nuts spread out in the cupboards can help - the odors of these plants cannot be tolerated by pests of fur coats and other things.