Carpet moths

[brick2]

Found out that my wardrobe is infested with carpet moths. How do i get rid?

[Answerprancer]

As it's (presumably) a contained area - good old fashioned mothballs perhaps ?

[mike11111]

I always felt heartily sorry for moths - the thought of such a delicate creature having testicles of that size brings tears to my eyes.

[Nibble]

^LOL :)

[brick2]

Actually, it's my 90 year old Mother's place and these eggs are like rice. Very difficult to get out as they've probably been there for ages! Some are starting to fly. Just want to clear them out!

[Answerprancer]

Reminds me of that old joke Mike:
A guy is walking down a playing field and he finds a cricket ball, walks along a bit further and finds ANOTHER cricket ball ...walks along a bit further and guesss what he finds? (We don't know AP pray tell us before we burst with anticipation!)
...A CASTRATED CRICKET!!! Whoooo hoo hoo !

[Answerprancer]

You could also try spraying the carpet with Raid (to kill the larvae).

[heathfield]

Try Google for 'eradicate carpet moths'. Loads of links with advice.

[spudqueen]

If it is a serious infestation then you may be better off getting the professionals in. My sister-in-law had to have all her carpets taken up and had to throw a lot of stuff away because of moth infestation.

[brick2]

Many thanks for all those

[NikkiBareham]

Firstly, are you sure they are carpet moths and not clothes moths? They can look very similar. Carpet Moths can be persistent household pests and a continual prevention regime is advisable. Warmer weather combined with centrally heated homes has led to carpet moth infestations becoming a year-round problem.
Carpet moths inhabit less disturbed and darker areas – behind sofas, along skirting boards, under bookcases are typical hiding places for carpet moth larvae. Regular vacuuming in these areas, moving furniture and opening curtains in lesser-used rooms will all help to create a less desirable environment for carpet moths to settle and cause subsequent expensive damage.
Use a thorough treatment routine to ensure the carpet moths are completely eradicated, as follows:
1. CLEAN - Move furniture away from edges of the carpet and thoroughly vacuum (both sides if possible) also paying particular attention to under furniture and along skirting boards
2. KILL - After an initial powder treatment and further vacuuming, spray the carpet deep into the pile to kill any eggs and / or larvae. For severe infestations, Fumers will be required.
3. MONITOR AND REFRESH - Place moth traps close to affected areas to monitor for adult moths and to break the breeding cycle. Keep moth traps current and consider respraying regularly – please remember, with warmer houses carpet moth damage and infestations are now a year-round problem
Further help and advice can be found at http://www.mothprevention.com

[katerich48]

The only thing I have found that works is the ZERO moth trap its a little plastic cage type thing with a really sticky strip inside which has pheramones on it that attract the moths then zap they're stuck to the strip...You can see them all dead so you know its working I have one on the front of my wardrobe..I think they say it last for something like 3-6 months but I have found it works for longer...You can also send of for the replacement strips..