Food moth traps

Food moth

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Even the cleanest housewife is not immune from the appearance of “unwanted” guests in her home. Life becomes completely unbearable when insect pests invade it. One of the famous such representatives is mole. There are a large number of its varieties, the most common in everyday life are: flour, fruit, fur coat, carpet, furniture and clothes moth.

Some insects damage bulk products, other fur and carpet products, but there are those that can even destroy furniture.

This article will talk about how to deal with a pest that spoils products. Get rid of food moths and to prevent the spread of such insects, a food moth trap will help.

Types of devices

Usually food moth lives in the pantry or in the kitchen, that is, in those places where there are food supplies. Get rid of moles in the groats and other products are not easy. After all, it is far from always possible to detect eggs laid by insects, from which larvae soon appear. It is impractical to influence them with the help of chemicals, since food products will then become unsafe for human health. For preventive purposes, in addition to folk remedies, it is convenient to use traps.

The food moth trap is a device designed to capture and destroy adult pests. Today on the market there are several types of such devices, distinguished by the principle of action. The most common are pheromone traps, which can be glue and glueless.

Glue traps for food moths

Most of these structures do not pose a threat to human health and pets due to the fact that they do not contain toxic substances. The principle of their action is based on the mechanical retention of pests. Moth traps are made of cardboard, on which a layer of sticky glue and pheromones are applied. They are emitted when moths are ready for mating.

In some models, the pheromone component is included in the glue itself, but there are also devices in which the bait is placed separately. Male moths are attracted by the smell, so when they fall on the glue liner, they simply stick to it.

On a note!

You should not use more than two traps in one room, since an excess of pheromones can give a backlash and lead to disorientation of insects.

Traps of the following brands have found wide application among buyers: Raptor, Globol, Natural Control, Aeroxon.

Aeroxon Traps

The German-made Aeroxon food moth trap is a cardboard block impregnated with glue and a pheromone component. Its principle of operation is based on the smell attracting insects, and an adhesive base, with the help of which the male moth is fixed. For human health, pheromone aroma is absolutely safe and not palpable, it is harmless to products.

On a note!

Pheromone traps are selected for each type of insect, since the smell of pheromones is different.

Such traps for food moths are effective for minor contamination of products.Therefore, having discovered the appearance of winged moths, the first thing to do is to conduct an audit in the kitchen cabinets. It is better to get rid of suspicious products. And only after that it is worth setting a trap.

The principle of using the device for catching food moths Aeroxon is quite simple.

1. 1. After opening the package, it is necessary to get an adhesive sheet with a protective film (2 sheets in each package).

• The back side of the device is glued to the inner surface of the cabinet where food is stored, after removing the protective strip (usually it is red in color).
• Having fixed the glue sheet, it is necessary to remove the protective foil from the front side.
• Replace the Aeroxon trap after 1.5 months or as the insects fill the adhesive surface.
• Despite the absence of pesticides in the device, it is worth observing safety measures when attaching it. After sticking the trap, wash your hands thoroughly.

 

Benefits of Pheromone Traps

The principle of operation of glueless traps is based on attracting pests with the smell of pheromone into a special compartment from which they can no longer fly out. Pheromone traps have gained great popularity among buyers, as they have a lot of advantages.

1. Efficiency (with a slight degree of infection).
2. Safety is one of the main benefits of this moth control product.
3. Low cost.
4. The presence of the adhesive layer, which is equipped with modern traps, allows the device to be glued to both horizontal and vertical surfaces.
5. The absence of traces when removing the device.
6. Ease of use.

Homemade traps

You can also fight moths with hand-made devices. It is necessary to take a double-sided adhesive tape, and attach it to the surface of the cabinet. However, the principle of operation of such a device lies only in the accidental contact of moths with adhesive tape, which cannot guarantee a high level of efficiency.

Another option is a moth trap from a plastic bottle. It is enough to make several holes in it and fill it with a small amount of water. It will be difficult for moths to fly into the tank to find a way out, as a result of which after a while they fall to the bottom and drown.

Reviews

“For a long time, the Globol trap helped forget about pests. Effective, safe and very convenient to use. Recommend."

Victoria, Tver

“I recently encountered the problem of food moth. I tried many ways, but every time the pest returned, finding new habitats for itself. Colleagues at work advised me to buy a Raptor trap for food moths. The device is non-toxic and odorless. A month passed, until she met new butterflies fluttering around the apartment. ”

Mary, Cheboksary

“Food moth appeared in our house several times. "I just solve this problem - I throw out the infected products, and the food moth disappears by itself.”

Natalia, Izhevsk

“Nuts brought from a summer house and forgotten in a curbstone became a hotbed of food moth. They got rid of them, but the butterflies managed to fly into the kitchen. And after a while I began to discover that they have spoiled tea leaves, then dried applesmushrooms or herbs. I had to throw away all infected products again. Then in the store bought a trap Aerokson. A week later, many moths were found on its sticky surface. So far I am satisfied - I haven’t found anything spoiled. ”

Galina, Chelyabinsk