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moth infestation

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 10:24

Can anybody help? I need a good pest control company. I have grain moths (I've researched it on the Internet). I got a pest control company in but what they did,squirting some brown gel in corners, has made no difference (although I believe it works for cockroaches). My maid and I spent hours cleaning my kitchen as has been suggested on the internet with soapy water hoovering, insect spray: Ive thrown everything out I think may be infected..and yet this morning there was another moth!!

Please help!!:)

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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 13:47
Haven't looked for them here but back home I used to buy pantry moth traps-had some sticky substance on that attracted them-not the prettiest thing but they work a treat if you can find them
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 13:46
mothballs?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 13:42
You have my sympathies. We inherited a mealy moth infestation in our kitchen in the UK when we moved in and it was very hard to get rid of them, every day we came down to a dozen or more moths flying around. You have to persist with the cleaning routine for ages as the larvae get behind cupboards to pupate or whatever. My tips: Every scrap of cardboard packaging needs throwing out as well as infested flour, cereals, many spices etc Open every jar/container and check under the lid even if it doesn't contain something they like... its a dark space to hide whilst they become moths Wash down every cupboard including the tops of the wall cupboards and underneath floor cupboards if accessible Remove all that fluff under/behind/in the tumble dryer - no idea why they seemed to like this Use an insecticide in places you cannot reach like between cupboards and walls. Oh and avoid transporting any food stuff from your kitchen to someone elses in cardboard - I took some food from home to the boat and two weeks later found moths there, prompt action fortunately got rid of them.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 10:43
I had drain moths last year and got rid of them using a very strong drain cleaner. I have put more on my shopping list as I have noticed a few in my flat again. http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-drain-flies.htm HTH
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 09 February 2011 - 10:37
Did you try putting some cheese in the corners? It could help.
 
 

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