Imagine your favorite piece of clothing suddenly becoming a victim of small, persistent pests?! Moths are tiny insects whose presence no one welcomes. However, they don't have to be your nightmare! Learn all about these annoying butterflies and how to protect your clothing.
Meet the moth
The moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera, which includes butterflies. To date, more than 3000 species have been recorded, several of which are extremely harmful to our clothing, carpets, and food. They dwell in dark places, which is why your closet is their favorite habitat. They are most active at night and feed on natural fibers (fur, wool, silk, linen, cotton). Even if you haven't noticed a small butterfly flying around your house, you can certainly find holes in your clothing, as moths cause damage even in their caterpillar stage. This butterfly is inconspicuous, so it's important to recognize their presence in time to prevent spreading.
Moths can often cause significant damage
3 signs that a moth has invaded your home
- Holes in clothing, carpets, bedding, or other textiles in your home
- Dark spots on clothing or textiles
- Small, whitish eggs on carpets, walls, or clothing
If you've noticed any of these signs, don't panic! Here's what you need to do to protect your clothing and home:
Clean your closet
As we mentioned, moths love dark places and are usually found in closets. Take the clothes out of the closet and inspect each piece. Separate the clothing that has holes and signs of this insect. Then wipe and vacuum the inside of the closet. Immediately throw away the vacuum bag to definitively get rid of the eggs, larvae, and the insect itself.
Wash damaged clothing
If you don't want to throw away damaged pieces of clothing, our advice is to wash them immediately at the highest temperature the material can withstand. This will definitely destroy any remaining larvae and adult insects.
Try some natural remedies
There are certain ingredients and scents that moths dislike. For example, they flee from the scent of lavender. You can place dried lavender flowers in your closet to protect your clothing. Also, orange peels and cinnamon are scents that moths cannot tolerate. White vinegar is one of the ingredients from your kitchen that can help you solve this problem. Just mix vinegar with water and wipe the inside of the closet, drawers, and other surfaces where you've noticed this insect. However, it should be taken into account the persistence of these insects, which always find a way to sneak back into our homes. Fortunately, we have developed the perfect weapon to help you get rid of these pests!
Ekotop – the best ally in the fight against moths
EKOTOP is our most effective product for controlling moths. The active substance in the product works instantly and can be applied to various surfaces where you've noticed the insect, as well as directly on clothing.
Just a few sprays and your clothing will be protected for the next 3 months.
Powerful moth repellent
For clothing that you keep in bags or boxes, we recommend trying EKOTOP CARDS. The cards are effective for 3 months, after which you can spray them with EKOTOP solution and return them to the closet, drawer, or box with fabric.
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