Types of moths in homes
- brown house moth: Damages a variety of items like cereals, textiles, and leather
- common clothes moth: Prefers animal-based products such as leather, wool, and fur
- Indian meal moth: Often brought in with contaminated food like nuts, dried fruits, and cereals
- mill moth: Associated with cereal products, similar treatment as above
Controlling moths
Treatments for moths should continue for at least 4 weeks or as instructed on the product. If problems persist, contact our service for further advice.
Moths can damage food, clothing, and natural fibers. Remove old birds nests and contaminated food. Check packages, carpets, rugs, walls, and clothing for signs of moths. Launder infested items.
Use insecticide sprays for flying insects and crawling insect sprays for cupboards. Ensure they are dry before returning food. Other treatments include traps, solid block insecticides, and ultra violet electric killers.
Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when using insecticides.
