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Insecticide for Moths
Insecticide for Moths. Moths can be a pest both indoors and out, chewing on garden plants and clothes with a seemingly unending appetite. There are many insecticides for moths, but some kinds are better for certain situations than others.
Moths can be a pest both indoors and out, chewing on garden plants and clothes with a seemingly unending appetite. There are many insecticides for moths, but some kinds are better for certain situations than others.
Safety
Insecticides for moths are poison, and should be treated as such. Mothballs, which give of toxic fumes that can make people sick, should only be used in enclosed areas like airtight dressers or closets. Using them outdoors is ineffective and dangerous, as other animals or even children, could be exposed. According to the University of Wisconsin Extension, Golden Pest Spray Oil is a safe and effective outdoor insecticide that can kill moth eggs and reduce moth populations.
Warning
Because of the toxic nature of chemical insecticide for moths, some people recommend using electronic pest control devices to deter moths and other insects. According to Jack DeAngelis, retired entomologist for Oregon State University Extension, these devices are completely useless as pest deterrents. DeAngelis says the same is true for cedar products, they do little to deter or kill moths.
Alternatives
For indoor moth infestations, the best defense is a good offense. According to Oregon State University Extension, keeping clothes in clean, airtight containers will usually prevent moths from feeding. For outdoors infestations, DeAngelis recommends pheromone traps to capture males and spraying plants with organic horticultural oil regularly to kill young larvae and eggs.
