A small and unprepossessing-looking moth can cause great damage to clothes and furniture made from natural materials, as well as to some products. Moreover, when this insect starts up in the house, getting rid of it becomes very problematic. In this case, some dried plants will come to the rescue, to be near which the moth simply cannot.
What will help get rid of clothes moth
It is customary to call a moth that lives on the premises and feeds on clothes, carpets and upholstery of furniture made of silk, fur, wool. And the special danger is not adults, but larvae and caterpillars. That is why the struggle should begin with their elimination.
The best means of fighting moths are excellent ventilation, sunlight, low or very high temperatures. Therefore, it is advisable to ventilate all clothing and shoes on the street during the day. And those things that can be ironed, certainly subject to this procedure.
This insect also does not tolerate the smell of ordinary soap, so all dark corners in the room should be wiped with a concentrated soap solution. To achieve maximum effect, you can also add a little natural lavender oil or fir.
In wardrobes, as well as next to the furniture, you can put gauze bags with dried lavender, tansy or citrus peels - their smell will scare off the insect. It is important to change the contents of the pouches every month so that they continue to exude aroma.
Chestnuts, which can also be spread out in the dark corners of the apartment, also help in the fight against moths. And this insect does not favor the smell of geranium, so such a flower will not only give aesthetic pleasure, but also relieve the pest.
What will help get rid of food moth
Food moth starts in various cereals. In order to combat this pest in the kitchen and pantry, you can use vinegar. With this tool, you need to thoroughly wipe all the shelves and cabinet doors.
The insect also does not tolerate the aroma of pepper, garlic, bay leaf, cloves, so moths can rarely be found in cabinets with spices. To protect the cereals from the pest, it is worth putting on the shelf a box with such spices.
Helps to get rid of moths and peppermint. Dried and crushed leaves of this plant can be folded in a gauze bag and also stored next to cereals. However, it is worth changing such a tool every two weeks.
