Moths In Attic Insulation

How to exterminate moths in the attic.

Moths in attic insulation.

Not only is insulation good for the environment it is also good for your well being. See moth infestation in a muleshoe area attic on may 5 2012. The risk of finding moth holes declines every time you shake out an item hang it in a. Do not store boxes of clothes in the attic garage or basement if possible.

Nothing should be allowed back in until it s been subjected to one of these larvae eradicating measures. Clothes moths tend to stay confined near clothing which makes them easier to control. Place them in garbage bags. Also look for crumbs seeds and nuts that wild.

It was soul destroying and incredibly. Discard any infested food items and any clothing items you no longer can use. Examine your attic for the source of infestation. Check your stored clothes and grains.

Wool insulation is great environmentally but if you stick wool up in your attic you re going to get moths in it. Vacuum or sweep the floor walls shelves even the ceiling. Insulation also reduces the amount of fossil fuels we use to stay warm in winter and cool in summer. They avoid light and are most commonly found in dark locations such as basements attics and closets.

Naphthalene is a toxic gas heavier than air and when used in your attic the gas not only infiltrates the space but can also seep into the lower levels of your home and living areas. The moths got into the seed and carried whatever into my wall. Insulation in any form is an eco friendly option. It later transpired the moths had infested the organic wool insulation and that meant the family had to tear out huge sections of wall to fix the problem.

Moths are capable of infesting a home long before their populations are noticed. If the garage has insulated walls and attic that is where the problem isand this happened to me with birdseed left. Within these locations moths can be found in the folds of fabrics or hiding in corners. Generally speaking moth balls are made out of naphthalene which is a material derived from coal tar.