Moth problem, help please!

Insanties_birth · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:00

My girlfriend seems to have got a moth problem in her house. 10 were killed and the next day 5 more were found, keeps finding more each day too

We don't know where they're coming from so any ideas on what is the best way to get rid of them? Would appreciate any help and so far just considering getting a spray / traps but wondering if there are any particularly good ones or easy ways to get rid of the problem without replacing carpets etc. Please help

blueacid · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:10

Fire.

stokecity_m · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:11

+1 ^^^

Lure them in with fire, and then kill them with MORE FIRE!

Sonea Fifer · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:12

This site maybe of use to you

Some people a scared of spiders, some afraid of heights - with me its moths, seriously I cannot stay in the same room as one, they completely freak me out!

So - I deal with any spiders, wasps or bees that appear in the house and the wife deals with the moths for me

TurnipHead · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:13

I came here hoping to help you solve a mathematical equation.

zipp0r · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:14

get a bug zapper like in the takeaway, i got one for £3 from bmh. fries them mwah

zipp0r · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:14

TurnipHead said:
I came here hoping to help you solve a mathematical equation.

fail@funneh

Nix · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:18

Grow some moth-balls.

Insanties_birth · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:27

zipp0r said:
get a bug zapper like in the takeaway, i got one for £3 from bmh. fries them mwah

Forgot about zappers lol, suppose they might work and moths are attracted to light and it'll definitely kill them.

So far I've bought these to try and help her, bought them just now I mean so I've not had time to see how effective they are.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00095L3K2/ref=oss_product

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001CMYA92/ref=oss_product

TurnipHead · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:28

zipp0r said:
fail@funneh

I didn't fail at all, I was very amused by my post. I just misread the title.

Garee · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:29

They are attracted to the lights. Keep the windows closed!

Atrox Moris · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:31

I hate moths and butterflies. Flies and wasps I have no problem with. They seem to have their **** together and know where they're going. Trying to dodge a moth or butterfly is like that awkward situation when you're walking down the street and try to move out of the way of someone and step to the same side as them, then step again to the other side together. I'm sure they'd make great teaching utensils for boxers learning to duck and weave as well.

Hateful things.

Van Hellseek · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:31

Garee said:
They are attracted to the lights. Keep the windows closed!

Thanks for that, Captain Obvious.

Insanties_birth · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:31

If I bought a moth spray and we just sprayed around the windows do you think that would scare the odd one away too? also spray in the wardrobe corners and whatever.

Nitefly · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:32

I don't know about anyone else, but my flat has been invaded by ladybirds :eek:

They are everywhere in endless numbers. They can only be from one place...

Hell.

Insanties_birth · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:32

Atrox Moris said:
I hate moths and butterflies. Flies and wasps I have no problem with. They seem to have their **** together and know where they're going. Trying to dodge a moth or butterfly is like that awkward situation when you're walking down the street and try to move out of the way of someone and step to the same side as them, then step again to the other side together. I'm sure they'd make great teaching utensils for boxers learning to duck and weave as well.

Hateful things.

lol speaking of butterflies, I was walking home a few days ago and I saw one chasing the hell out of a bee. First time I've seen butterflies kick ass.

Nix · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:33

Nitefly said:
I don't know about anyone else, but my flat has been invaded by ladybirds

They are everywhere in endless numbers. They can only be from one place...

Hell.

Well, I was going to say the garden but now I just feel silly.

Atrox Moris · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:34

Insanties_birth said:
lol speaking of butterflies, I was walking home a few days ago and I saw one chasing the hell out of a bee. First time I've seen butterflies kick ass.

The bee was probably suffering the same fate as we do. It tried to step to the side to let the butterfly past.... Bee's backed off thinking "if I don't move we'll be here all day".

Pixel · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:36

Lights on at night + open windows = moth party at my house.

I'm sure you can buy some netting that stops nasties from coming in. Otherwise I'd suggest closing the curtains/blinds to stop light getting out.

[TW]Sponge · 11 Apr 2011 at 23:36

Put a winged costume on your willy and counter-attack them. (sorry tank)