Monday 26 March 2007

Clothes Moth


The clothes moth is a small insect 4-7mm in size with pale straw coloured fore wings with no pattern, it is an indoor insect pest common throughout Britain where natural fibres are used.

The moth is attracted to many natural products of animal origin, especially woven fibres, fur and feather products. Clothes Moth does not carry germs or spread disease. However, the activities of the larvae will cause damage to products made from natural fibres.

A natural, pesticide free odourless pheromone trap is available to provide a warning to allow treatment of clothing, carpets, curtains and upholstery before damage occurs.

The clothes moth traps uses a special pheromone which mimics the scent released by the female moth. The male moth is lured to the trap by this scent and then gets trapped on the sticky base inside the trap.

Replace every two months or sooner if full. Use all year round and any earlier laid eggs will still be caught when they emerge as adults.

For more information visit www.gardening-naturally.com

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