moths

[Gaynor Hill]

Has anyone got rid of there carpet moths I saw the thread last time and purchased all products all was well for 3 week's just found 7 on the sticky think sadly had operation so found not pull bed out until today only a small part has them but would like to know about others or is it just me doing the stuff again now

[wolis]

We used to have a great moth problem and tried everything including dry cleaning ALL clothes. An assistant in John Lewis when asked for her advice asked if we had carpets and we said yes. She said 'then you will never get rid of them'. We got rid of the sticky pads. Apart from the nightly job of squashing the still living and struggling ones which was upsetting, we realised that it was attracting evry moth from far and wide. Males can detect the scent from miles away. Ordinary moths have a range of 7 miles apparently. We bought an electric swatter in the shape of a tennis racket which is easy to catch them with and they frizzle instantly. Overnight the population disappeared. We have now changed to wooden floors. They don't like manmade carpets so that's an option. Still see the occassional one but easy to spot against pale walls.

Also we hoover in the wardrobe and bedboxes and corners fairly regularly. With a Henry of course and empty it straightaway. Got that tip from the internet today. Still use lavender bags and a spray from Lakeland. Ongoing battle.

[Sue]

What is this electric swatter thing called? Sounds easier than trying to squish them on the ceiling with a broom handle :))

[Gaynor Hill]

Thanks for that they not in wardrobe only a small patch under bed luckily I have iron bed did the chemical stuff yesterday and normally hoover under bed with dyson I see how it goes never had them before in 25 years warm winter

[wolis]

Hand held Moth Zapper I think. Probably Plough or Dulwich DIY would know what you mean.

[Elphinstone's Army]

Sue Wrote:

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> What is this electric swatter thing called? Sounds

> easier than trying to squish them on the ceiling

> with a broom handle :))

Sue they have them in Poundland! (need battery)

[Sue]

Oh thanks!