Kleidermotten
Nützlinge gegen Kleidermotten – beseitigt Motten bevor sie schlüpfen!
Mottenfreier Kleiderschrank
Lebensmittelmotten
Nützlinge gegen Lebensmittelmotten – beseitigt Motten bevor sie schlüpfen!
Mottenfreie Küche
Identifikation
„Ich krieg’ Euch – wenn Ihr Euch zeigt!“ – beseitigt fliegende Falter.
Motten - WO und WELCHE?
Clothes moths
Beneficials against clothes moths – kills moths before they hatch!
Food moths
Beneficials against food moths – removes moths before they can hatch!
Identification
„I will get you – if you show up!“ – removes flying moths.
Kleermotten
Nuttige organismen tegen kleermotten – verwijdert motten vóórdat deze uitkomen!
Voedselmotten
Nuttige organismen tegen voedselmotten – verwijdert motten vóórdat deze uitkomen!
Identificatie
“Ik zal jullie krijgen – zodra ik jullie zie!” – Verwijdert vliegende motten.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions...
How many moth species are there actually? How does the combatting with natural enemies work? What happens to the ichneumon wasps after the moths have been eliminated? Question upon question. But you are not alone. The most frequently asked questions from our customers are summarized here.
1. How many moth species are there?
Worldwide there are more than 2,000 moth species. In Europe round about 200 and in the German-speaking regions round about 80.
2. What are the most widespread moth species?
In Middle-Europe mainly the house moth, the flour moth and the clothes moths can be found.
3. What groceries are mostly infested my moths?
House moths preferably hunt for grain, cereals, legumes, nuts, coffee, cocoa powder and dried fruit. Flour moths infest flour, legumes and nuts.
4. Are groceries kept in a thoroughly cleaned pantry safe from moth infestation?
No, the pests can even enter through tiny cracks in the wood.
5. Would it be sufficient enough if a pantry is cleaned with a vinegar-based cleaner to provide protection against moth infestation?
No, because if a part of the moth population is still in a different part of the room, they can easily invade the pantry again.
6. Are groceries sufficiently protected against moth infestation, if they are sealed in plastic foil?
No, because most of the native species can bite through tin plastic foil.
7. Are native moth species able to pass through the thread of a screw?
Yes, for most moth species screw threads are not a problem at all.
8. What kind of textiles are preferably infested by clothes moths?
Clothes moths preferably nest in clothes and furniture that are made of hair-like materials - such as wool, felt or furs, upholstered furniture or carpets. Synthetic textiles and cotton wool on the other hand are not attacked by cloths moths.
9. In what stage of development do moths cause the most damage?
In their larvae stage. That is why when combatting moths successfully the focus is primarily against the larvae.
10. Why is a moth infestation harmful for humans?
Moths spoil groceries with their feces and with leftover cocoons. These offer other pests such as mites and fungi a food resource and are therefore a potential source of germs. The contact with food and textiles that are spoilt by moth infestation can cause allergic reactions in humans and pets. Further, the consumption of spoilt food can lead to intestinal diseases.
11. How fast does a moth infestation spread?
Very quickly. Hatched moths may only have a lifespan of a few weeks, but the breed continuously during this time.
12. Do moths crawl or fly?
Moths can crawl as well as fly.
13. How fast do moths travel?
The moths of most species can travel up to 400 meters in their short lifespan of max. two weeks.
14. To what do you have pay special attention to when combatting moths?
Because the pest spread very fast and also because they are able to hide in the tiniest cracks, a successful moth combat must be fast as well as extensive.
15. Is it sufficient to just through away the groceries spoilt by food moths and to clean the cupboards thoroughly?
No, because moths can even hide in the tiniest cracks and mostly stay unnoticed by the human eye.
16. Are pheromone traps an effective method to combat moths?
No, because this method is to slow, to unsafe and starts at the wrong place.
17. Why is the use of trichogramma (ichneumon wasps) the best method to combat moths?
Because it is the only natural method to combat moths and because it is the safest way to completely get rid of a moth population.
18. Are trichogramma (ichneumon wasps) harmful for humans?
No, trichogramma (ichneumon wasps) are completely harmless for humans.
19. How long does it take until moth population is completely destroyed by trichogramma (ichneumon wasps)?
About three to six weeks.
20. What happens to the trichogramma (ichneumon wasps) after having successfully combatted moths?
As soon as the moth population is destroyed the trichogramma (ichneumon wasps) die because they have no food source any more.