A flying butterfly is an incredible and mesmerizing picture. Skillfully painted wings of extraordinary beauty catch the eye. But when gray butterflies appear in the apartment, the inhabitants are not up to admiring. Moth can not only appear at the most unexpected moment, but also significantly reduce the volume of the wardrobe.
Moth: two types of pests
There are two types of moths in houses and apartments:
- Food. If such a moth appeared in the house, then you should not be afraid for the safety of clothes. However, an unpleasant incident can occur when the hostess opens a bag of cereals or flour, and moth larvae are inside. In addition to cereals, the food moth feeds on dried fruits, nuts, dried bread and sugar. This type of moth breeds quickly: thanks to the extensive food supplies in the houses, it does not have to starve.
- Cloth moth. If things made of wool, silk, cotton, linen, fur and other natural fabrics are stored in a closet or pantries, then clothes moth will definitely appear in these places. It is worth noting that this subspecies of the insect harms not only things, but also animals, as well as birds. molecapable of laying larvae in nests. The moth maturation period varies from seven to 35 days, it all depends on the ambient temperature. However, at the same time as fabrics made of synthetic materials are increasingly being introduced into everyday life, the population of clothes moths has decreased significantly. But some owners have noticed that the moth is starting to ruin semi-synthetic items.
Nafthalene
One of the most popular folk remedies for moths is naphthalene. This is a round white tablet that was used by our grandmothers. It is a solid substance that comes out in the form of crystals. Many people are familiar with this product, the smell of mothballs comes from almost everything in the wardrobes of the elderly.
Naphthalene from moths is used as follows. The tablet is crushed to a powder. Then the resulting mass is packaged in bags. Naphthalene is a tool for fighting moths in cabinets. But it is not capable of destroying insects, but only scares them away from things.
However, recently experts have studied naphthalene. Tablets of this substance were harmful to the human body. That is why it was withdrawn from sale. Now only the most thrifty housewives can use the smell of naphthalene in the fight against moths.
Tobacco
Tobacco has become another folk remedy for pest control. You can use regular and fragrant varieties. But many believe that tobacco is ill-suited to protect wardrobe items from moths. A peculiar smell eats into the fabric.
Tobacco is bettersuitable for maintaining the integrity of carpets and blankets: these items can be poured over them or placed between layers in bags.
Lavender
Another popular remedy for moth control is lavender. A strong floral scent remains on dangling branches for a very long period. By collecting flowers in breathable bags and putting them in your closet with clothes, you can scare away insatiable insects.
Moths can also be repelled with lavender oil. It is enough to pour a little oil into shallow open containers and leave it in the cabinet. It is important to remember that under no circumstances should lavender oil be applied to garments: it will leave stains that are almost impossible to remove.
Aerosols
Naphthalene is undoubtedly one of the most ancient and effective means for fighting moths, but today it is the aerosol that quickly copes with insects, not just scaring them away, but destroying them.
But using aerosols is tricky. After processing the premises, people will have to breathe air filled with insecticides. In addition, buying an aerosol is a costly action.
Fumigators
Fumigators are gaining more and more popularity. Using them is quite simple: just plug it into the outlet. There is only one minus of this method: the first effect of the fumigator will be noticeable only after a few weeks. However, it does not pollute the air as much, which means that allergic reactions will appear weaker.
When moths begin to fly in the house, no one canto predict what kind of clothes she will choose, so it is necessary to fight her immediately.
Each method has its pros and cons. But it is important to remember that folk remedies - tobacco, naphthalene - are ways only to scare away pests. Industrial - harm the he alth of all the inhabitants of the house.
