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Discovering moths inside your home or worse, the damage they caused, can be disheartening for homeowners. But trying to get rid of moths and prevent them from returning indoors can be challenging. So, today on the blog, our pest control technicians at AAA Termite & Pest Control offer sensible solutions to dealing with months in your Cordova home.
First, what attracts moths indoors?
Moths are attracted to natural fibers and food sources like wool and silk. Specifically, pantry moths are attracted to dry goods like rice, cereal, and pasta that are stored in the pantry or cabinets. Understanding the moth lifecycle can help you tailor your pest control methods used to fight against this problem.
Moths prefer to lay eggs in dark areas that are usually undisturbed areas where food and fibers are accessible for their larvae. Therefore, assessing areas of your home that provide these readily available food sources is the first place to start when getting rid of moths from your home.
Keep your home clean
It’s important to maintain a clean home regularly by vacuuming and dusting because moths may lay eggs on cloth furniture. You can remove moth eggs and loose fabric fibers with the vacuum. Be sure to use a HEPA filter in your vacuum. Additionally, maintaining a clean home will help reduce other types of common household pests.
Properly store items
Properly launder wool and silk clothing items, gloves, blankets, and scarves before storing. Additionally, we recommend laundering these items before use if they have been stored for a while or you have spotted a moth issue where the items were stored.
For storing vulnerable items like wool sweaters or silk clothing or curtains, place them in vacuum-sealed bags to prevent moths and other pests from damaging them. You can also store these items in a sealed container with pieces of cedar wood to repel moths.
We also recommend properly storing food in your pantry by placing food from open packages in sealable containers. Be sure to track the food’s expiration date by writing it on the container or place on it. Additionally, clean the pantry as part of your usual cleaning routine to ensure food crumbs aren’t left behind on shelving or the floor.
Use moth traps
Moth traps can help control these flying insects. Ideally, place the traps in areas that moths are most attracted to, such as closets and pantries. Monitor the traps regularly and replace them as needed.
Keep porch lights out
Most homeowners rely on outdoor or porch lighting to illuminate their walkways and driveway. However, we recommend keeping lights out if possible and only turn them on when necessary, like when expect to arrive home after dark. If you need to keep your porch lights on often, replace the white bulbs with yellow ones, which are less likely to attract moths or other bugs. Additionally, you could set your lights on a timer so that they do not operate as often or for as long each night.
Get professional pest control in Cordova and Memphis, Tennessee
Professional pest control can help control moths, as well as other common pests, inside your home. Our pest experts can also help deal with and control pest infestations. Our recommendations above can help reduce the number of pests and moths inside your home, but when you need added peace of mind, contact AAA Termite & Pest Control by calling (901) 737-7378.