Moth Control: Infestation Treatment & Removal | JG Pest Control (2024)

FAQs

Will pest control get rid of moths? ›

There are a variety of strategies an exterminator can use to get rid of moths. Connect with an Orkin Pro to create an effective moths treatment plan for your home.

Heat treatment for moths is our most effective solution, giving instant results on the same day. The heat kills moths at all stages of the lifecycle, including eggs, meaning all traces are eradicated. A newer method of eradication, steam treatment is best used for moths that have infested clothing or other fabrics.

The most common type is a small aerosol can. Place the moth fogger on a chair or stool in the middle of the room. You then activate the fog by removing a small tab that is on the top of the can.

The larger the property, the cheaper it becomes per room. Carrying out moth heat treatment in only 1 bedroom room would cost £400+VAT. And to carry out the full heat treatment throughout a five-bedroom house it would normally cost £1400+VAT.

The average cost to exterminate moths costs $100 to $200. The average homeowner spends around $150 on a professional fumigation treatment of a kitchen or pantry for moth extermination using chemicals or heat treatment.

Moths, like many insects, simply can't stand the smell of some of the most aromatic herbs, like mint, lavender, bay leaves, cloves, rosemary, and thyme. Use this to your advantage to create natural moth repellents in your home.

DEEP CLEAN THE AREA

Remove everything from your wardrobe and drawers. Wash what can be washed and dry clean everything else. To be safe, this includes bedding, drapes and curtains which are in the same room. Vacuum your wardrobe, drawers, carpets, floors and all surrounding areas thoroughly.

Air, heat, or freeze items you don't dry-clean or wash. A combination of sunlight and vigorously brushing the infested items can kill moth eggs and larvae. But this can be dirty work; expect to get grimy, and take care not to track eggs or larvae back into your home.

So, clothes moths may live one month, eggs may take less than ten days to hatch, larvae will reach maturity in about a month and the pupate stage will last about two to three weeks. So to get rid of a moth infestation, you would need to hammer all stages for at least four to five weeks to break the life cycle.

How long does a moth infestation last? ›

In the United States, Moth Season usually starts in the spring and ends two to four weeks after you first begin seeing the moths emerge. During this 2-4 week period, the moths will mate and females will lay their eggs to make room for a new generation.

"Clothes moths can enter homes by hiding out in clothing, furniture or home goods purchased from thrift stores, garage sales or consignment shops; and pantry moths can enter via eggs laid in foods like flour, cereal, beans and dried fruit," added Tucker.

Exterminators release a wasp species called trichogramma to battle your infestation. These wasps target moth eggs, laying their own eggs on top of them. This highly effective treatment is on the lower end, at around $90, but some exterminators recommend a follow-up appointment to ensure the removal of moths.

The Pest Expert Formula 'P' Clothes Moth Pro Fumers are essential in a comprehensive clothes moth eradication process. With 7g of Permethin, this highly effective smoke bomb is twice as powerful as the standard smoke bombs.

Signs you have a moth infestation. Adult moths do not have mouths, so holes in clothes are actually made from larvae. You can look out for webbing and cocoons in the corners of your wardrobe and cupboards, and signs of damage on your clothes will alert you to where the eggs have been laid.

"Clothes moths can enter homes by hiding out in clothing, furniture or home goods purchased from thrift stores, garage sales or consignment shops; and pantry moths can enter via eggs laid in foods like flour, cereal, beans and dried fruit," added Tucker.

Moths tend to dislike lavender and Cedar. Although lavender smells great to humans, it is highly repellent to insects like moths. Cedar is another great choice. Cedar masks the smell of natural fabrics and also gives clothing and linens a fresh, fragrant aroma.

Most treatments, such as moth balls and strips etc, are only useful to prevent moths. They stop them breeding, or repel them. But if you already have moths in your clothes, they're useless. For that you need a product that kills, like fumigation (or freezing).

Generally, no. Moths are not dangerous in your home. Most moths that fly into houses are either Clothes and Carpet Moths, common millers, or Pantry Moths. None of these types of moths are toxic, have stingers, or can cause harm to people in general.