The flying butterfly is incredible andfascinating picture. Skillfully painted wings of extraordinary beauty attract the eye. But when gray butterflies appear in the apartment, the inhabitants have no time for admiring. The mole can not only appear at the most unexpected moment, but also significantly reduce the amount of wardrobe.
Mole: two types of pests
There are two types of moths in houses and apartments:
- Food.If such a mole appeared in the house, then you should not be afraid for the safety of clothes. However, an unpleasant incident can occur when the hostess opens a bag of cereals or flour, and the moth larvae are inside. In addition to cereals, food moth eats dried fruits, nuts, dried bread and sugar. This type of moth propagates quickly: thanks to its extensive food supply in the houses, it does not have to starve.
- Clothes moth.If things made of wool, silk, cotton, flax, fur and other natural fabrics are stored in a closet or pantry, the clothes moth will definitely appear in these places. It should be noted that this insect subspecies harm not only things, but also animals, as well as birds. The moth is able to lay the larvae in nests. The ripening period of the moth varies from seven to 35 days, it all depends on the ambient temperature. However, at the same time, as fabrics from synthetic materials are increasingly being introduced, the population of the clothes moth has significantly decreased. But some owners have noticed that the mole starts to spoil semi-synthetic things.
Naphthalene
One of the most popular folk remedies frommoth is naphthalene. This is a round white pill that was used by our grandmothers. It is a solid substance, produced in the form of crystals. Many are familiar with this product, the smell of naphthalene comes from almost all things in the closets of the elderly.
Naphthalene from moth is used as follows.The tablet is crushed to powder. Then the resulting mass is packaged in bags. Naphthalene is a means to fight mole in cabinets. But it is not able to destroy insects, but only scare them away from things.
However, recently, experts have studied naphthalene.The tablets of this substance were harmful to the human body. That is why it was withdrawn from sale. Now use the smell of naphthalene in the fight against moths can only use the most thrifty housewives.
Tobacco
Another folk remedy to combatpests became tobacco. You can use the usual and fragrant varieties. But many believe that tobacco is poorly suited to protect clothing from moths. The specific smell eats into the fabric.
Tobacco is better suited to preserve the integrity of carpets and rugs: these items can be poured over them, or it can be laid between layers in pouches.
Lavender
Another popular remedy for moths islavender. A strong floral smell persists on dangling twigs for a very long period. Gathering flowers in breathable bags and putting them in a closet with clothes, you can scare off insatiable insects.
Moths can also be discarded with lavenderoils. In shallow open containers just pour a little oil and leave it in the closet. It is important to remember that in no case can lavender oil be applied to garments: it will leave stains that are almost impossible to remove.
Aerosols
Naphthalene is undoubtedly one of the most ancient.and effective means to combat moths, but today it is the aerosol that most quickly deals with insects, not just scaring them away, but destroying them.
But the use of aerosols is difficult. After processing the premises, people will have to breathe air filled with insecticides. In addition, the purchase of an aerosol is a costly action.
Fumigators
Fumigators are gaining more and more popularity.Using them is quite simple: just plug it in. The disadvantage of this method is only one: the first effect of the fumigator will be noticeable only in a few weeks. However, it does not pollute the air so much, which means that allergic reactions will be less pronounced.
When the mole starts to fly in the house, no one can predict what kind of clothes she will choose, so you need to fight it immediately.
Each of the methods has its pros and cons.But it is important to remember that folk remedies - tobacco, naphthalene - these are ways only to scare off pests. Industrial - harm the health of all inhabitants of the house.
