Moths Pest Control Knowledge
Moths are winged pests which are often mistaken for butterflies because of their appearances. Arizona is habitat for hundreds of species of moths. The adult moths are harmless, but the larva can be quite destructive when they intrude your home. These nocturnal insects are famous for their notorious habit of eating out textiles and stored food. They can infiltrate your wardrobe or pantry and silently feast on food. A moth life cycle has four stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. The moth’s larva can cause considerable damage before you even notice their presence, so early detection and professional moth control is crucial.
Holes in Clothing: Small, irregular holes in natural fibers like cotton, wool and silk.
Silky Webbing: Seeing thin, webby material on fabrics or in food containers.
Larvae or skins: Finding small caterpillars or their shed skins in closet and cupboards.
Moth Sightings: Observing flying adult moths around lights or resting on walls, especially at night.
Natural fabrics, imposed stored food and dark environments where they can lay eggs.
Clothes Moth: Golden to buff-color. Reddish-gold hairs on the head.
Indian Meal Moth: Bi-color wings, outer half reddish-brown, inner half gray color.
Pantry Moth: Brownish with darker spots or lines on the wings.
Elongated body with wings that lay flat when they’re at rest. Moths are winged, though larvae are wingless.
Moths typically infest in dark, untouched areas like closets, pantries for storage areas. They thrive in homes where food or clothes are accessible.
To prevent moths, it is so important to regularly inspect moths, clean storage areas and seal stored food in airtight containers. It is recommended not to use moth pest control products such as chemical pesticides.
For comprehensive moth control, it is important to inspect and find out the breeding materials. Call us for a free Moths inspection and enjoy our professional moths pest control services.
While Moths’ damages are often minor, their infestation shall not leave untreated. They can cause irrecoverable damage to your expensive belongings. So, do not wait and contact us for comprehensive moths pest control.
Check the color pattern of the wings and the location of damages to differentiate species based on their ID or seek assistance from our professional applicators.
You can use cedar blocks, lavender or bay leaves for repelling them. Regular vacuuming is also effective which can remove moth larvae and eggs.
They can deter moths, but they are not recommended because of toxic material and strong odor. Safer alternatives exist for long-term moth control.
Monthly checks of closets and pantries are necessary. It is also essential to check after season changes
