Food moths are most often found in flour, groats and rice, but sometimes they also feed on other products. Although adults do not feed, they reproduce extremely quickly. The female can lay up to several hundred eggs, from which the larvae hatch after a few days. They are extremely voracious and quickly take over the kitchen cabinets. How to get rid of them?
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Do not treat tansy as a weed. You can use it in many ways
Tansy is a plant that can reach up to 1.6 meters in height, and when it blooms, its yellow flowers emit an intense, characteristic fragrance. Many people treat it like a weed, even though it hides many interesting properties. You can make manure out of itthat will provide the plants in the garden with the necessary nutrients, or effective repellent against spiders, mosquitoes or just food and clothes moths. It blooms in July and August, so if you are currently struggling with the invasion of uninvited guests in your apartment, it is worth going to the nearby meadow and collecting it.
A clever trick for moths. Start with the cleaning, and finally put a few twigs of this plant in the cupboard
The use of tansy in the fight against moths is very simple. But before you reach for it, start with a good clean. Throw away any products where moths may have inhabited, then thoroughly wash the cabinets and countertops with a mixture of water and vinegar. From now on, try to keep food in airtight plastic or glass containers. Finally, put a few tansy twigs in each cupboard and do not throw them away, even when they are dry. Their characteristic will effectively drive away all moths and discourage them from breeding in your cupboards.
Effective moth repellers. Simple tricks to quickly expel intruders
Instead of tansy, you can also use other products that will effectively drive away food moths. Mostly bay leaves (it is also worth putting them in jars and containers with loose products), and apple cider vinegar. Dilute it with a small amount of water, pour it on a saucer and hide it in a cupboard, and both larvae and adults will quickly get out of it. For a better effect, you can add a few drops of essential oil.
Source: Gazeta
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