Go Natural
Organic moth control is an excellent natural option for getting rid of moths and preventing them from even entering your home in the first place. There is a great deal of difficulty in removing moths from your home because they are resistant to many common pesticides that work for insects. The idea seems entirely unsafe that moth extermination - and even prevention - requires something stronger than pesticides that kill many other pests. What's more, you generally need to use moth control products
inside the home.
Using organic moth control products is the best and safest way to approach moth extermination. Moths are drawn to natural fibers such as silks, wools and cottons, but they are also repelled by many natural products. There are many pest removal products designed specifically for moths, but if a homeowner reads the fine print, he or she would note that the product isn’t safe if ingested or even touched by animals and humans. Monitoring the moth population in your home is enough trouble
without worrying that a pet or child may attempt to consume the toxic, chemically based moth prevention solution.
Pest Control from the Kitchen
Some of the best organic moth control methods can be found right in your kitchen. By taking an organic and natural approach to pest removal, homeowners can rest assured that their solution is safe for their families and homes. To prevent and remove moths from your home, consider some of these organic methods that you can create right from your kitchen:
- Lavender is a natural moth repellent. Placing lavender plants on window sills will help to deter moths.
- Aromatic sachets can be added to closets and drawers. These can be made by snipping some rosemary from your herb garden or using rose petals. Just wrap your mixture in cheesecloth or other fabrics that allow the scent to be easily released and place in areas that have been prone to moths.
- Juniper can be a great natural moth control method. Whether you grow juniper outside and bring some sprigs indoors, or you choose to use juniper oils, sprays or sachets, the smell is generally found to be natural and sweet for humans and absolutely vile for moths.
The dried flowers you thought would be great decorative items are also a magnet for moths. If you spot some moths on a particularly sentimental bouquet, you can wrap the bouquet in plastic and put it in your freezer for three to five days. When you remove the bouquet, place it in a glass front cupboard or covered under a glass case that can be purchased from a craft store. You can also spray your dried bouquets with lavender oil as a natural pest control method.
Moths are attracted to fibers, but they are also attracted to open food sources meant for humans and pets. Keeping a lid on birdseed, snack bags and cereals that tend to draw in moths, and keeping pet food in sealed containers, can help to reduce your moth population.
Don't Try This at Home
The first sight of a giant hole in a favorite sweater or a moth jumping out of a bag of chips initiates an all-out war on moth extermination. But there are several extermination techniques that will actually make things worse and are potentially dangerous. Using highly concentrated chemicals for extermination not intended specifically for moth control can expose a homeowner and household belongings to harmful chemicals without ever even eliminating the moth problem.
It is also important to consider the area that is impacted by moths before choosing the solution. Burning lavender or juniper oils in a confined area such as a closet can be very dangerous (not to mention a closet typically contains highly flammable clothing). Using other methods, such as a scented spray, can be just as effective.
Green Market
Moth traps are a great green pest control option. Traps that can be set in a pantry or even a closet are readily available on the market. The traps put off a natural attractor for moths and draw them to a non-toxic sticky pad that is easy to discard. One of the benefits of these traps is their ability to attract moths without emitting an odor that is chemical or even fragrant. There are many types of moth traps: some are designed specifically for moths that are attracted to fabrics, while others are designed for moths attracted to foods and grains. Finding the right green product will depend on the type of moth control needed by the homeowner.