The best remedies for moths
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The modern chemical industry offers a wide range of various moth products. Sometimes it is difficult to navigate this abundance. Moth parasitizes in residential areas, spoils food and clothing. Consequently, when choosing a means of moth in an apartment, first of all, it is necessary to pay attention to its safety for the inhabitants of the dwelling - people, animals, houseplants.If the place of residence is not Moscow or another large city, where a special service is fighting with moth, then you will have to choose the best remedy for moth.
Insecticide requirements
The apartment can parasitize several types of moths. Despite the fact that the structure and life cycle of these butterflies are identical, it may be necessary to apply several different types of preparations to destroy them. Therefore, when choosing the most effective anti-moth products, it should be borne in mind that the most effective drug against a fur coat, clothes or furniture moth cannot be used from groats, flour and fruit moth.
When choosing a drug should be guided by the following requirements:
- security for the inhabitants of the apartment;
- ease of use - processing should not require special training and professional skills;
- availability - the tool must meet the price and everywhere be in retail sales;
- versatility - destroy all types of moths and other insect pests.
- rapidity - it is desirable that the destruction of the moth is not stretched for a long period of time;
- efficiency - the drug must destroy the mole at all stages of development and completely;
- chemically inert - means used in the apartment should not damage furniture, clothes, textiles.
Taking into account all the listed requirements, it is difficult to choose the best remedy for moths, but it is worth trying to get closer to the ideal. Consider all the pros and cons of moth drugs that are on sale.
Characteristics of some types of insecticides and repellents
The most popular and effective means of dealing with moths can be divided into two large groups according to the mode of action:
- insecticides - drugs that destroy the mole;
- repellents - insect repellents.
Also, all funds can be divided according to the form of release:
- spray and aerosol;
- pills;
- plates;
- fumigators;
- sections;
- duct tape;
- sachet and pads;
- gel;
- moth traps and etc.
Each tool has its advantages and disadvantages, which we consider on the example of the most popular drugs for moths.
Moth sprays
Moth sprays are considered to be the most effective from butterflies flying around the apartment.
The most popular means in aerosol packaging, according to reviews in social networks, is the Raptor.The product is flavored, has a lemon smell. The aerosol does not stain the clothes. Effectively fights with butterflies, destroys the larvae and eggs. Protective properties remain up to 12 months. The active ingredient of the drug is an insecticide of the enteric-contact action of permethine. It provides fast action and guaranteed total destruction of flying and crawling insects. A modern pesticide from the class of permethrin, tetramethrin, which has a neuropsychic effect, is also part of the moth Raptor. Upon contact with the respiratory, digestive system and the entire body surface, the larvae of the substance block the main functions of the systems and cause the death of insects.
The smallest drops of aerosols are deposited on the walls of the cabinet and things, providing a prolonged effect and penetrating into the cracks of the furniture, destroying the laying of eggs moths.
It is necessary to apply an aerosol, putting it on things. Carpets, furniture, interior wardrobe cabinets.
Important!
Before processing things must be cleaned of contamination and dried. After spraying the Raptor, the room needs to be ventilated for 30-40 minutes.
Modern pesticides and insecticides for the treatment of apartments do not have a toxic effect on humans. However, the smallest particles when spraying aerosols can cause an allergic reaction, therefore, it is recommended to spray the products by protecting the respiratory organs with a cotton-gauze bandage or respirator.
Popular moth spray products include:
- Armol with the smell of lavender - you can use in the fight against all types of moths;
- Moskitol from the moth dress and fur coat. Flavored.
- Clean house - With the smell of fresh herbs. Economical, one cylinder is enough to handle one-room apartment. Treats should be carpets, furniture, the interior of the cabinet. Do not spray on clothes.
- Extremite - The mole dies a few hours after spraying. The effect persists until six months.
- Klaus - has a delicate aroma of lavender, combines the ability to destroy butterflies and larvae with a deterrent property. The same company produces the drug in the form of sections and plates from moths. Used to protect outerwear made of leather and fur. Odorless plates are also available.
- A series Combat You can recommend the Combat Super Spray and Combat Multi Spray spray.Combat Multi Spray is effective against the pests of ants, cockroaches, flies, skin bugs, and bedbugs. Destroys flying butterflies and their larvae. It has a delicate lemon scent. Combat Super Spray is equipped with a flexible nozzle that allows you to destroy insects even in hard to reach places.
- STOP MOLE - moth and kozheedov aerosol. Kills moths (butterflies and larvae) and kozheedov. Designed for clothing and furniture, leather and fur products.
- Extra mit and etc.
Aerosol can be used against food moths. Only apply the tool to the inner surface of cabinets and drawers, avoiding contact with food. Even hermetic packaging does not guarantee the safety of products from insecticide.
Moth spray
Spray from aerosols differs in the size of the sprayed particles of a substance. Sprays are equipped with a trigger for spraying the solution. Among the most popular are Moskitol. Lavender-scented mosquitol spray is suitable for protection against the moth of residential premises, it allows to treat large surfaces. The insecticide contains two active substances - transfluthrin and permethrin. The tool neutralizes odors, destroys the mole instantly and prevents its reappearance within a year. It is used to protect products made of fur and leather, clothes made of wool and silk, carpets, upholstered furniture.Does not stain, does not contain preservatives and propellants.
The product is sprayed onto the surface to be treated until lightly wet. The bottle (100 ml) is designed to process 7-9 m2 surface. Moskitol effectively fights with 6 types of moths and kozheedom. Destroys all types of butterflies, larvae and laying eggs.
The industry produces the following moth sprays:
- Delicia - professional spray in large packaging for all types of domestic insects. Odorless. Sprayed using a trigger, does not contain a carrier gas.
- Shield - moth spray;
- Sniper;
- ARGUS - spray with the smell of lavender. Kills and repels mole, prolonged action.
- Wenko - moth spray contains natural lavender oil.
- Zitol;
- Tornado;
- Aggressor - the effect of the drug lasts 8 weeks.
- Tarol - the drug not only flavors clothes and shoes, but also protects them from moths and kozheeda, etc.
The effectiveness of the spray is the same as that of aerosols. Often, the manufacturer produces the same tool in the form of an aerosol and spray. It is convenient to use them, but it requires the cost of buying several cylinders and time, as it is necessary to thoroughly process all things and surfaces.
Fumigator from moth
Fumigators are compact devices that operate from a standard power grid and consume 4-5 watts of electricity. The insecticide can be refilled in the form of plates or a container with liquid. Equally effective from clothes, fur and food moths.
Moth fumigator has its advantages and disadvantages. It is easy to use, does not require the time for processing the room, kills and scares away flying insects. If you put the fumigator in the closet, then the evaporation from a plate soaked in insecticide will act on the larvae of the moth. The disadvantage of the fumigator is that the device is powered by electricity. In the absence of current or outlets, it cannot be used. In order for the fumigator to operate in a dressing cabinet, an extension cord is needed. Which is also not very convenient. The action of the insecticide is stretched over time. Sometimes it takes several days and sometimes weeks to completely destroy a moth.
Important!
When using the fumigator, evaporation in the residential area should not be allowed. The insecticide irritates the respiratory organs and can cause an allergic reaction or provoke an asthma attack.
The most famous brands of fumigators:
- DiK-3;
- Mosquitall;
- Raid from the moth;
- The battle;
- DK-6 Universal;
- Clean house;
- PR -2 and others
In addition to the form of an insecticide, the fumigator differs from moths by the material from which the casing is made. This may be plastic, ceramics, glass. Depending on the material and the company that manufactures the fumigators, the price of the product also varies. In terms of effectiveness, all brands are the same - they act on all types of flying insects.
Moth pills
Many people remember moth tablets, since Naphthalene was produced in this form. Now there is a wide range of moth tablets:
- Greenfield - pills for moths and kozheeda with the smell of lavender. Destroys flying insects and their larvae.
- Cinderella, Selena - tablets from moths of the company Antimol Effect LLC. Natural essential oil and synthetic fragrances with lavender aroma. Tablets are recommended for use in 1-2 on the standard section of the cabinet, box or drawer. Not recommended for use in contact with food.
- Lavender - Lavender scent scares away moths. Tablets do not cause allergies, do not contact with clothing. It is recommended to have at the top of the cabinet at the rate of 4-5 tablets per 1 m3. After 3 months, the pill needs to be replaced.
- Antimol "Kartas": Cedar, Eucalyptus, Mint, Lavender– tablets with the scent of cedar or eucalyptus, mint or lavender. In the composition - natural oil. The drug repels mole, flavors clothing, has antiseptic properties.
- Collapse mole;
- Dezmole and etc.
On a note!
In order for the tablets to work more efficiently and not to damage the clothes, they must be placed in a package - gauze bags, which can be laid out in the corners of the closet or hung under clothes on a hanger.
The advantage of pills - cheap. If you change the tool in accordance with the recommendation on the package, the mole will leave the cabinet forever. The disadvantage of pills is that they have a short duration of action: from several weeks to several months. They do not kill insects, but scare away, which does not guarantee the return of pests. However, ease of use and low price attract buyers.
Moth Plates
Moth plates are made of various materials - cardboard, polymers. Plates are impregnated with insecticides and repellents with a different odor. They kill and frighten away the moth, its larvae, kozheedov. Easy to use. There are hanging options, made in the form of a hanger.
Success, judging by consumer reviews, use:
- Clean house - Suspension plate soaked in lavender essential oil;
- Armol - contains permethrin - an insecticide that paralyzes the insect's airway. Acts on imago and larvae. Plates are flavored with lavender oil. Each plate is individually wrapped in foil.
- StopMol - plates with the scent of coriander and fir. Essential oils scare away insects.
- Oboronhim from moth;
- Shield - a suspended plate hanger from moths. Each plate with a hanger is packed in a sealed bag. It is enough to get it out of the package and place it under the outer garment on the hanger.
- Cosatto - flavored leaflet. The aroma of lavender repels insects. The plate is packed in a foil pouch with a special hole, thanks to which it is put on a coat hanger.
- Raid - pendant from moth with the scent of spring flowers. Raid Antimol thanks to insecticide transflutrin eliminates flying moths and larvae. Does not stain clothes, and is used for delicate fabrics - silk, cashmere, etc.
- Klaus - the plates have a scaring effect and destroy the imago, insect larvae.Available with the aroma of lavender and odorless. Validity period is 3 months.
- Combat - plates with orange flavor, etc.
Sold and plates filled with gel. By way of action are similar to the plates and pendants. The gel is in a protective package with a comfortable hook. According to reviews, Raid Antimol with the smell of lavender or cedar is very effective. The gel is valid for 4 months, then the packaging should be replaced. Perfectly flavors clothes and scares moths.
In addition to the listed moths, they release sachets, pouches, pads filled with dry lavender flowers, geraniums, mint, etc. They use folk remedies that help get rid of insects. Environmentally friendly, do not cause allergies.
Moth trap
A moth trap operates somewhat differently. These are plates coated with an adhesive based on rubber and natural resins, impregnated with pheromones. On the back side there is an adhesive strip with the help of which the trap is mounted on the wall of the cabinet. Very effective from food moth larvae, as it is non-toxic and odorless. Such traps in the Raptor line are protected from food moths (odorless) and are in demand.
Similar traps are:
- Aeroxon trap for food moths;
- ARGUS glue trap and others.
It is recommended to use 1 trap on a cupboard with food.
Attention! Traps are placed in a dry, cool place closed from drafts. Wash hands thoroughly with soap after sticking.
In addition to glue, stationary electronic devices-traps from flying insects are produced. So, the Eco Sniper GH1M with the help of UV diodes attracts insects, the fan sucks them into the drive. The device can serve a room of 30 m2, operates on the network and consumes 2 watts. The weight of the device is only 3 g, it is compact, silent, environmentally friendly.
A large selection of funds for dealing with moths in residential premises allows you to make a choice according to your preferences and wallet. What means is better - to solve to consumers.
Reviews
“My granny complained that her stock of croup is spoiled by a mole. On the advice of the sales consultant bought Raptor - glue traps from the food moth. A week later, the new traps were clean - not a single flying creature! Now, if the pest reappears, I will know what to buy. ”
Tatiana, Sevastopol.
“I live on the top floor, the apartment is damp, the house is old.That is why all sorts of uninvited guests often penetrate - volatile and creeping. Recently, the whole family caught the mole. So much of her flew! The husband offered to install a fumigator, which we use in the country from flies and mosquitoes. All week, sweeping out the bodies of butterflies, even worms come across! After they had cleaned and cleaned all the clothes, they roasted them in the sun, and managed to completely drive the aggressor out of the closets and the apartment. Now sometimes we turn on the fumigator for prophylaxis. ”
Lisa, Vladivostok.
“I love the smell of taiga, cedars. Therefore, when the seller offered the plates with this smell of moth, did not even hesitate. But the voracious guest did not like the smell. She ran, leaving my furs and blouses. And now I hang the product in the case for prevention and just for my favorite smell. ”
Marina, Moscow.