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How do you get rid of moths when moth balls and cedar do not work?
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∙ 13y ago
Patch the holes in your house. Don't leave doors open. Moths are attracted to light at night as well, so don't have a moth-accessable light in your home.
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Do cedar blocks for moths expire?
Eventually, over time, the fragrance that comes from the cedar wood will become less. The oils and other moth-repelling substances will vaporize. Lightly sanding the wood may help to reactivate the cedar odor--but you would have to have real cedar wood for this to work.
Do moth balls work as an octane booster?
No.
Do moth balls dissolve in water?
Mothballs work as an insecticide by giving off toxic gases that kill moths, moth larvae and moth eggs in woolen fabrics sealed in tight containers with mothballs. The traditional mothballs generally contain naphthalene and/or paradichlorobenzene. From a solid mothball, it sublimates, forming gas. The particles (see Kinetic Particle Theory) in the mothball gas will then diffuse in the cupboard. By diffusing, the whole cupboard will then have the noxious vapours, which interfere with the respiratory system of the moth or pest, killing it. If there is no present moth/pest in the cupboard, then the noxious vapours will prevent them from coming.
My linen closet has been attacked by moths! What are some ways to prevent moths?
There are several different ways that you can protect your things from moths. Mothballs are one choice. I really can't stand the smell of them though , and the smell lasts forever. A better solution would be to buy some cedar blocks. They work just as good as moth balls and smell much better! Another idea would be to get some small plastic containers with lids. You could put them in your linen closet , and that would also help you keep everything organized neater too.
What is a lizards' prey?
lizards eats moths and other minibeasts,we have one and we fed ita moth and it ate it!
Is cedar oil an insect repellent?
Some- It is commonly known to work on fleas for example.
Do oranges keep stray cats out of flower beds?
maybe,moth balls might work too
Get rid of moths?
1. Identify and UnderstandMake sure you have closet moths and not pantry moths (i.e. clothes damage)* Moth Larvae do the damage, not the ones you see flying.Larvae is in clothes, carpet, walls, and ceiling. You have to get them all, or start over.You can't see them all, so don't think you can just scare them away. To where? Out to the bedroom?* Thorough action is needed if you want to keep your clothes and not have a long battle with these critters. I have more important things to do worry about if my wardrobe is destroyed ($$$ again).2. Closet - these almost invisible critters are in your closet. Putting scented wood makes it smell for them (prevention?), but doesn't stop the cycle.2a. Remove all clothes and everything else from closet. (IMPORTANT SAFETY TIP: don't put clothes in other closet or you just multiplied the problem. Put them in the sun which kills larvae).2b. Clean walls ceiling and floor of closet. Vacuum, wash, go overboard.2c. Apply chemicals (http://www.e-bug.net/pests/clothes_moths.shtml for ideas). You can also go organic and try diatamacious earth in cracks or other tips. Chemicals work.3. Clothes. Clean is the answer.3a. Throw away holy clothes. Dry clean or wash everything left (including non-clothes!). You can try freezing the clothes also, but the larvae are eating the minerals from sweat or oil. Clean overkill here. Don't put anything back in the closet that hasn't been cleaned.3b. Tasty wool may need to be in airtight containers.4. Prevention and Monitoring4a. Prevention by smells moths don't like (moth balls, cedar). Cedar has two choices, buy the little cedar blocks that you can hang on your hangers or you can have a handyman/closet company add 1/4 inch cedar backing to your closet . The cedar must be lightly sanded once every two years to stay "fresh".4b. Chemicals see link at 2c for ideas.4c. Indicator sticky traps (2c) to monitor if your done. Cheaper than throwing out your favorite sweaters.5. Stay on guard. They are hungry and your wool is delicious!Going out in public or visiting a friend can bring back pregnant female moths.Check the monitors and replace as needed per instructions.
Who introduced the gypsy moth to the us?
prolly some explorers or something kinda like how zebra muscles did with explorers they clung to the bottom of the ships but idk how it would work with moths. they were originally from europe/asia.
Which insect makes silk?
Bees, moths and wasps are insects that produce silk.Specifically, silk production is most appreciated and exploited in terms of moths. Silk is produced during a moth's larval stage. It therefore represents the work of the moth in its caterpillar stage. Silk-producing caterpillars will be referred to as silkworms even though they are not worms.
How do I prevent raccoons from eating sweetcorn?
Placing moth balls around your garden is a good way to keep skunks away. The smell from the moth balls will repel them and keep away from your garden. Make sure if you have children, that you keep them away from the moth balls, as ingesting them can be harmful.
Do moth balls still work if they get wet from the rain?
No, but they don't last too long after exposure to air. Eventually they dissolve so no expiration date applies.
