Moth Infestation in House

Moths are broadly classified into two types that can infect your house-the pantry moth and the webbing clothes moth. If your eatables and pantry area are under moth infestation, then the culprit is the Indian meal moth, which is known by various other names viz., Angoumois grain moth, or Mediterranean flour moth. Unfortunately, if your woolen, fabrics, synthetics, furs and silk are under threat, then the damage is being done by webbing clothes moth or casemaking clothes moth. Moth infestation in house is a serious issue and it must be dealt with at the earliest, before it forces you to do go out of the house. You may be knowing all about threats of infestation as they have already caused enough trouble in your house. Now, the issue is to get rid of the notorious insects causing such complications. And we are here to help you for that purpose.

Getting Rid of Moth Infestation in Houses
Be it in bedroom or carpet, infestations can be a scary experience as it can turn your home into a battlefield between you vs. moths. These notorious insects can destroy your food and cloths, both with equal expertise. Know how to end them here:

• Recent years of research has led to the development of pheromone-based moth traps that are highly effective in controlling moths. Use it to your advantage.
• Regular cleaning through vacuum cleaners is essential for cleaning moth traps. It does help us in reducing threats of moths. Special types of vacuum cleaners can reach areas where brooms can't reach easily.
• Frequently use extreme temperatures to end infestation in the house.
• Humidity promotes moth survival, hence ensure that you're using dehumidifier and air conditioners to kill moths.
• Ensure that you fill cervices and cracks in your home without fail. Small moth infestation in house frequently occurs due to this reason. Moths hide in cracks. Eliminate them from there and chances of infestation in house again, reduces drastically.
• Use moth repellents for destroying moths and to keep them away.

How to Get Rid of Moth Infestation in Kitchen

Once the initial infestation has been eliminated in the kitchen, you've got to work consistently to prevent moths from getting inside food containers and kitchen. Proper storing of your grains and food is essential. Before storing food properly, clean containers with hot, soapy water. Rinse them properly before you fill the containers with food. Keep the containers for drying in sunlight before storing food in them. After you've taken out the vegetables and eatables from grocery bag, keep them in the freezer and let the items be there for sufficient time (two to four days). To avoid any threat of moth in pantry, clean all the kitchen area properly. The temperature of the freezer is apt to kill any larvae or eggs that may be present in the grocery bags and vegetables. Storing food in air tight containers is the most ideal choice to prevent moths from spoiling your food. Hard plastic, metal and glass containers can also be used for getting rid of moth infestation in house.

To eliminate infestation in clothing, firstly, aim to kill any larvae or eggs. After washing and drying the clothing that has been infested, you must keep them in the freezer for two to three days. Small items like handkerchief and socks can be put together in a basket etc., and then kept in the freezer. Don't directly keep the clothing in shelves. Ensure all the areas where keep your clothing has been cleaned. For preventing the spread of infestation in the closet, every nook and corner of the shelves, rods to hold hangers etc, all areas have to be bleached. No cracks must be left unclean as that can eventually restart the outbreak of moths. One larvae/one egg left can waste all your efforts, as they can again breed hundreds of their offspring. Be aware, kill them.

PS: In case, nothing works, seek help from pest control experts, as they are best in handling cases of infestation. Better be safe than sorry for having wasted your efforts.