Moths

[boje]

This is the second year that moths have invaded our Montana while parked next to the house. All vents are closed, and I still have the insulating covers inside. All seals look good. Any idea how these buggers are getting in. They make a mess on the day/night shades.

[RichR]

I swear that they could get into a sealed jar.I have the darn things in my trailer also,do not know of any way to stop the intrusion

[CORattler]

This is the 1st year that we have had them in the RV. I use a vacuum cleaner to capture them rather than the smush on the window technique. Much easier and not as messy.

[snfexpress]

Second the vacuum idea. Also good for gnats, etc.

[bigmurf]

When they get to the windows they become cat treats.

[Just148]

Preventing moths
There are a variety of ways to control clothes moths, the most effective being to prevent their arrival in the first place. Check second-hand soft furnishings and clothes for tell-tale silvery-looking threads about an inch long. These are the larvae cases that show that moths are present.

Moths are endemic to some areas and may well already be present in your home in carpets and in the dust under the floorboards. The answer here is preventing their spread.

Never put clothes away dirty. Sweat, hair oil and food stains attract moths and make it much more likely that your clothes will be attacked. If you're storing clothes for a season, clean them and put them away in plastic storage bags.

Getting rid of moths
Moths hate light and being disturbed. Their life cycle is about 21 days, so every month open your drawers and shake clothing. Alternatively, hang your rugs or clothing outdoors for a day in the sun. Larvae are strongly repelled by light, and will fall from clothing when they cannot find protection.

Dry cleaning or thoroughly washing items in hot water at temperatures above 120°F (48°C) for 20 to 30 minutes kills all stages of the insects. This is the most common and effective