Moth Pest Control Treatment & Removal Services | Orkin (2024)

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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.

Moth Control Treatments

Our range of expert treatments offer targeted solutions, to ensure we get rid of your moth problem is eliminated quickly and effectively. Our treatment options include: Targeted ph neutral insecticide spray treatments. Pesticide free 'heat pod' treatments.

A pest control professional can provide moth treatments and fumigation is the most effective way to completely eradicate them. If you decide to use moth-deterring balls, flakes, or crystals, be sure to carefully read and follow label directions as these are pesticides.

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.

For moth eggs and larvae you should apply Insectrol Powder to the affected area, leave as long as possible then hoover up.

Enoz Moth Balls

These moth balls contain paradichlorobenzene, which releases a gas that kills moths and carpet beetles—as well as their eggs and larvae—over time. 1 According to the manufacturer, they are most effective when used in sealed containers, making them a perfect choice for long-term or seasonal storage.

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.

How do I get rid of moths once and for all? ›

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.

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.

How to solve a clothes moth infestation. Wash all items of clothing that have been affected on a high temperature. Be sure to read labels on all clothes before washing, especially when it comes to wool. Alternatively, put them in the freezer for a few days to kill any eggs.

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.

After hatching, the larvae seek out a food source. The larvae then dine until they transform into moths, at which point they mate and the cycle begins again. The larvae and pupa of clothes moths can survive for months without food, which makes totally eliminating an infestation difficult.

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.

"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 dislike the scent of cedarwood. Place cedar blocks, cedar chips, or cedar sachets in your closets, drawers, or storage containers to repel moths. You can also use cedar hangers for added protection.