How to Get Rid of Moths in a House Without Using Toxic Chemicals
Moths can be cantankerous creatures that can do damage to your clothing and your home. While insecticides are a popular response to eliminating moths, they could leave your home covered in harmful chemicals. Avoid a toxic scenario altogether by using preventative measures to control the moth population in your home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Vacuum thoroughly around baseboards and hard-to-reach places inside pantries, closets and the attic. This will remove dust and food particles, and other debris, that tends to attract moths.
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Iron all clothing, drapery and other garments made of cotton or silk, which will kill moth larvae. Send wool clothing to the dry cleaners for moth-prevention treatment.
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Use a dehumidifier turned to the "extra dry" setting to discourage moths from settling in your closets, drawers and pantries. Moths do not like dry, arid places, and the dehumidifier makes the environment inhospitable for moths. Place dehumidifiers throughout the house and allow them to run continuously, replacing the filters every few months. If the dehumidifiers make your home too dry, turn them off for a day or two.
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Install high-pressure sodium lights in the outdoor spaces of your home. These lights deter moths because they do not mimic sunlight. Keep doors and windows properly sealed.
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Having a blast at Rock Hall -- invasion of the boring bees, season 2; invasion of oriental rug eating moths; some kind of critter trying to eat its way off the back porch but the good news: no termites!
