How dos the ProPest Cloth Moth trap capture moth larvae

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Simone

How dos the ProPest Cloth Moth trap capture moth larvae

I recently found holes in some articles of clothing in one of my closet. I have removed all items from the closet - discarded what was ruined, washed what was machine washable, and packed the remainder in a plastic bag to be dry cleaned.

I've vacuumed the closed, spayed the walls with a water/essential lavendar oil mixure and placed a plate of about 1 tsp of essential lavendar oil in the closet.

While examing the clothes I found no more than 5 very tiny moths. So far I haven't seen any more but realize that doesn't mean they are not there.

Before putting clothes back in closet, I'm now seeking information on how to manage the cracks and crevices and cloth moth traps. I assume the trap is no more than an 'alert' that the moths exist and not a solution.

The ProPest cloth moth trap, and possibly others claim to not only trap the male moth, but the larvae as well. I understand the former, but am unclear on how it traps the larvae.

Any suggstions on my next course of action would be appreciated. Am also unclear as to why I have found cloth moth traps for online purchase only. Why are they not carried in stores?

In the room below there is a closet almost directly under this one. i have not seen signs of cloth moths or cloth moth damage in this closet. However, I assume, I should take some preventive action here as well..... your thoughts?

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Simone

Status: Open Apr 07, 2013 - 04:04 AM

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RonDawson

Apr 07, 2013 - 08:39 PM

Hi Simone, I personally love the way lavender smells, and I assume that REAL essential oil could also attract moths and other insects. Spraying a water oil mixture would certainly make the closet smell nice, but I don't think you would see any effect on insects, and especially against a flying moth.

The cracks and crevices can be treated with any residual insecticide. If you are looking for something "green" then consider the Alpine Pressurized spray. This is a green product that is relatively new on the market. Completely safe. Here is the link - http://www.epestsupply.com/product/AL...

Typically, clothes moths, carpet beetles, dermistid beetles and similar insects that feed on on "kerotin" which is a protein found in hair and natural animal furs and fibers are fairly simple to control. Simply dry clean the infested garments, place them in a plastic bag or plastic tub and make sure than no insects can get to them. Problem solved.

If this is not possible, then here is what I recommend.

Remove all clothes from this closet and carefully inspect all clothes and garments and make sure that no clothes are infested. Pay special attention to wool garments, suits, etc. Turn the clothes inside out and check the seams and cuffs for signs of dead insects, larvae and body casings.

Next treat the entire closet with a residual insecticide such as Demand CS - http://www.epestsupply.com/product/ZE...

or Pesttabs - http://www.epestsupply.com/product/PE...

I also recommend the use of Insect Guard. Insect Guard tends to act as a fumigant and will kill most insects of this nature, but is not completely necessary as long as all clothes have been deemed "insect free".

We sell a kit that contains all of these products - here is the link - http://www.epestsupply.com/product/KI...

The ProPest traps are for professional use and not sold in hardware stores. Typically, most hardware and retail store traps are generic and do not contain the exact pheromones needed to attract the adult moths and the larvae. Its the pheromones that do most of the work. The female moths are not as attracted by pheromones that is why most of the pheromones for these traps are female which attracts the male.

I would do this same procedure for any closet that contains clothes that are made of natural animal coats or wool. Prevention is the key.

Hope this helps.

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