[hannah_dru]

Was wondering if anyone has any advice on how to get rid of moths? I've spotted them flying around in my flat for weeks but couldn't figure out where they were coming from until this morning. They're in a very small, dark and humid cupboard where my boiler and a tank are. This would make it difficult to clean. There's a bit of junk in there probably from the previous tenants who weren't clean at all. There"s a material headboard in there too- should I chuck it? Not sure how you dispose of them. It's carpeted as well and I have coats in there so could they like the textiles and the dark?

Atm I have repellant hangers for clothes moths in there but I don't think they'll work. Will be speaking to my landlord but wondered if anyone has any cheapish ideas? Getting a bit fed up of chasing them about yelling 'die!'

[arnoob]

Eww I have a phobia of them I'd faint

[hannah_dru]

(Original post by arnoob)
Eww I have a phobia of them I'd faint

I'm lucky I'm not scared of insects. They just annoy me!

[arnoob]

(Original post by hannah_dru)
I'm lucky I'm not scared of insects. They just annoy me!

Are they the big ones? Just use deo spray to kill them.

[Pesti]

I've got the same problem!

[hannah_dru]

(Original post by arnoob)
Are they the big ones? Just use deo spray to kill them.

There's some with bigger wings and some that are really thin (like stick insect thin, not sure if they're moths).
Dunno if that would kill the eggs though and I haven't found those yet Just saw about 4 in there earlier.

[arnoob]

(Original post by hannah_dru)
There's some with bigger wings and some that are really thin (like stick insect thin, not sure if they're moths).
Dunno if that would kill the eggs though and I haven't found those yet Just saw about 4 in there earlier.

I think the might be carpet moths... You're right it won't kill the eggs

[jack1618]

lavender! it will get rid of them very quickly! u can buy it and spread it about

[hannah_dru]

(Original post by arnoob)
I think the might be carpet moths... You're right it won't kill the eggs

I was wondering that in which case I would probably need to get the landlord out. It's really annoying cos I've looked online but it just keeps saying thoroughly clean the area but the boiler is in the way!

[NikkiBareham]

Hi Hannah - there are no short cuts with carpet moths, I'm afraid. Carpet Moths can be persistent household pests and a continual prevention regime is advisable. Warmer weather combined with centrally heated homes has led to carpet moth infestations becoming a year-round problem.

Carpet moths inhabit less disturbed and darker areas – behind sofas, along skirting boards, under bookcases are typical hiding places for carpet moth larvae, and in your case a cupboard is a perfect home for them. Regular vacuuming in these areas, moving furniture and fully airing lesser-used rooms will all help to create a less desirable environment for carpet moths to settle and cause subsequent expensive damage.

Use a thorough treatment routine to ensure the carpet moths are completely eradicated, as follows:
1. CLEAN - Move furniture away from edges of the carpet and thoroughly vacuum (both sides if possible) also paying particular attention to under furniture and along skirting boards
2. KILL - After an initial powder treatment and further vacuuming, spray the carpet deep into the pile to kill any eggs and / or larvae. For severe infestations, Fumers will be required.
3. MONITOR AND REFRESH - Place moth traps close to affected areas to monitor for adult moths and to break the breeding cycle. Keep moth traps current and consider respraying regularly – please remember, with warmer houses carpet moth damage and infestations are now a year-round problem

[Anon420]

(Original post by hannah_dru)
I was wondering that in which case I would probably need to get the landlord out. It's really annoying cos I've looked online but it just keeps saying thoroughly clean the area but the boiler is in the way!

Yeah just call the landlord so he can get some pest control in, if it's a nest and no doubt their will be eggs, you need someone who knows what they're doing to clean it.

It's a health and safety issue so make sure your landlord doesn't try to DIY!

[concubine]

Get some spiders.



Spiders rule. They're cute, and they kill all the other bugs that actually annoy you by flapping around near lights. WIN WIN.


Getting pest control in for moths sounds so ridiculously over the top.

[hannah_dru]

(Original post by NikkiBareham)
Hi Hannah - there are no short cuts with carpet moths, I'm afraid. Carpet Moths can be persistent household pests and a continual prevention regime is advisable. Warmer weather combined with centrally heated homes has led to carpet moth infestations becoming a year-round problem.

Carpet moths inhabit less disturbed and darker areas – behind sofas, along skirting boards, under bookcases are typical hiding places for carpet moth larvae, and in your case a cupboard is a perfect home for them. Regular vacuuming in these areas, moving furniture and fully airing lesser-used rooms will all help to create a less desirable environment for carpet moths to settle and cause subsequent expensive damage.

Use a thorough treatment routine to ensure the carpet moths are completely eradicated, as follows:
1. CLEAN - Move furniture away from edges of the carpet and thoroughly vacuum (both sides if possible) also paying particular attention to under furniture and along skirting boards
2. KILL - After an initial powder treatment and further vacuuming, spray the carpet deep into the pile to kill any eggs and / or larvae. For severe infestations, Fumers will be required.
3. MONITOR AND REFRESH - Place moth traps close to affected areas to monitor for adult moths and to break the breeding cycle. Keep moth traps current and consider respraying regularly – please remember, with warmer houses carpet moth damage and infestations are now a year-round problem

I can't clean it thoroughly though, that's the point. The cupboard is the size of a postage stamp and has the boiler and a tank in there so if there's anything behind it like larvae, I can't get to it. The cupboard itself is also very narrow at one end as it's underneath stairs. I'll see what my landlord says anyway and try to vacuum part of it, thanks.

(Original post by Anon420)
Yeah just call the landlord so he can get some pest control in, if it's a nest and no doubt their will be eggs, you need someone who knows what they're doing to clean it.

It's a health and safety issue so make sure your landlord doesn't try to DIY!

I wasn't gonna ask him to call out pest control straight away, I just want ideas from him and to find out if I'm liable as I think they were probably there before I moved in.