A distinction is made between food moths and textile moths. The main problem with moth infestations is the high and rapid reproduction rate. The females lay an average of several hundred eggs in the relevant material or nutrient substrate several times a year. The exponential reproduction of moths is obvious and the damage can be enormous. There are various ways in which moths find their way into human dwellings. However, they are most frequently introduced via foodstuffs such as flour, pasta or sweets. Or via textiles. This can be used clothing, but also used carpets and upholstered furniture. A specialist from Desinsekta GmbH can determine exactly which moth is involved and initiate appropriate measures, taking all relevant circumstances into account. The following methods can be used to control moths:

• Spray treatment with an appropriate insecticide
• Application of parasitic wasps
• Application of sticky traps with pheromones (attractants)
• Cold nebulization
• Killing moths with gas (see also: disinfestation)

Examples of infested areas:

• Kitchens
• Inventories
• Cellar
• Garments
• Upholstered furniture