The Moth Catcher (Vera Stanhope)

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Thank you for your 5 star review on our Clothes and Carpet Moth Traps and we are delighted to read that these are working for you. Those who live in the close-knit Valley Farm development have secrets too, and as Vera is drawn into the claustrophobic world of this increasingly strange community, she realizes that there may be deadly secrets trapped there . . . In the 1970s, researcher Philip Callaghan contrived a theory about moth attraction to light involving UV waves and the electromagnetic spectrum. This UV and infrared light theory revolved around female moth pheromones, molecules, and photons of infrared microwave radiation causing confusion and mating behaviors. However, his theory did not gain as much traction because both male and female moths seem equally as attracted to light.

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The three couples who live in the Valley Farm development have secrets too: Annie and Sam's daughter is due to be released from prison any day; Nigel watches, silently, every day, from his window. As Vera is drawn into the claustrophobic world of this increasingly strange community, she realizes that there may be deadly secrets trapped here. These moths will all do damage to your clothing and textiles and if you wish to know more about them and what they look like then you may find this article helpful. Clothes Moth Traps only catch active male moths, not females or juveniles, so some customers wonder why they still see some moths flying / not trapped - this takes time for the breeding cycle to stop (4-6 weeks). It is important to understand that to get rid of moths naturally will take longer than using pesticide treatments but can be done with patience. If there are only adult clothes or pantry moths flying in your home, then moth traps will likely achieve this over time as they take the male moths out of the breeding cycle and reduce the population progressively. However, if you have damage to clothing or home textiles, or an infestation in your pantry, you will need to take fast action on clearing out and treating infested clothing or foods, and then thoroughly cleaning the location of the infestation to eliminate any remaining eggs or larvae. Continue to defend through the use of moth traps and natural repellents. If you need to get rid of moths naturally when your carpets that have been infested, consider use of our natural carpet moth killer kits. What temperature kills clothes moths? Dust is largely made up of shed human skin cells and hair - and another source of keratin. Cleanliness in your closets is critical.

Our Traps attract the active adult male moths and will help break the breeding cycle. Depending on the stage in the moth life cycle It might be that the that the males have not yet hatched. The Traps are active for 12 weeks after opening. For you to get rid of moths in your closet will initially require you to assess whether they have laid eggs and there is a presence of clothes moth larvae. If there is no damage, you may be able to reduce the incidence of clothes moths over time by trapping the adult males and taking them out of the breeding cycle - this reduces the population of clothes moths and allows you to monitor the catch rate which should also be progressively reducing. If you have damage to clothing then you will likely have an infestation where the clothes moths have laid their eggs, the eggs have hatched and the emerging larvae are feasting on your investment pieces and / or precious home textiles. In this case, to get rid of clothes moths in your closet you will need to perform a much more intensive clear out, cleaning process and clothes moth treatment. In this case please read our article 10 Steps to Clothes Moth Control. Why do moths eat clothes? It is not the moths themselves that cause textile damage; it is their larvae (like small white caterpillars) that eat the keratin in natural animal-based fibres (think wool, cashmere, silk, mohair, soft leather, feathers etc.). The keratin is a protein which gives them nourishment and enables them to grow to the point of pupation where they turn into clothes moths. The larvae will hatch from the many eggs (up to 200) that the female clothes moth will lay on suitable food source (ideally an expensive cashmere sweater!).

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It is the moth larvae that do the damage to your clothing and textiles. They will eat animal based fibers such as your woolen sweaters causing the holes that you are seeing. If there are still moth eggs in your home, they will hatch into larvae and then become adult moths, and the moth life cycle will start over. Our unique Clothes Moth Pheromone Traps are designed to be used either hung in closets or placed on shelves - the integral hanger gives you this versatility. Total Wardrobe Care’s Moth Box Trap has been specially designed to stop the breeding cycle of moths that lay eggs. It is important to do this effectively, so you can achieve long-term moth free results and accomplish a full wardrobe recovery. HOW DO MOTH TRAPS WORK? Positioning of the Traps is important. They need to be 3-6 feet above carpet level. If you have any other moth deterrents placed nearby they can distract from the Traps.Our Traps attract the active adult male moths and will help break the breeding cycle. It is the beginning of moth season and it might be that the moths you are seeing are females but the males have not yet hatched. The Traps are active for 12 weeks after opening. Picture this: You’re trying to read your book before bed, but a moth has flown into your house and is relentlessly fluttering around your head. You swat at it and try to grab it with your hands, but it maneuvers up to the ceiling, just out of reach. Now, it’s taunting you from above. What are your options? Do you throw a slipper at it? Should you try to employ your cat as a moth-catcher? Are you about to give up and accept that now you have a roommate? If you have seen damage to clothing and / or carpets, rugs and other home textiles, you may want to consider one of our Clothes Moth Killer or Carpet Moth Killer Kits to deal with the larval stage at the same time (our kits include moth traps).

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Another sweltering month in Charlotte, another boatload of mysteries past and present for overworked, overstressed forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan.Therefore, you should look for options that are specifically formulated to keep the right moth species that you want to kill, so that you don’t end up wasting your money for nothing. Application Method Let's pretend that you open a chest of clothes to get out one of your favorite winter sweaters from last year. As you pull the sweater out, you notice that it has little holes eaten through it. Now you are angry! You suspect that a moth has done this damage, and are determined to catch it. Here's what to do! First, Know Your Enemy

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Moths are attracted to different things depending on their species. Some moths are attracted to bright lights while others are attracted to warm dry areas as they seek shelter from the elements. Other more pestilent moths (like Clothes Moths and Pantry Moths) are attracted to dark, quiet areas with abundant food sources where they can lay eggs. The moth you are targeting is not one of the moths mentioned above. You may like to view our guide on Identifying Clothes and Carpet Moths.

If you are not currently catching moths it could be that the moths you are seeing are not a type that are attracted to our Traps. There are two main species of common clothes moths - the webbing clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) and the case-making clothes moth (Tinea pellionella). See our Identification Guides to see which species you may have. Make a note of the opening date on your calendar and replace the pheromone glue boards after 12 weeks. Positioning Your Clothes Moth Traps