renee 0 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) I don't know if this has been covered elsewhere but I found a nifty remedy while browsing the web - I am assuming the Pantry Moths are the very same that invade our Breeding Rooms looking for seed ... Weevils (pantry moths) Place 12 dried bay leaves in one cup of boiling water. Leave to steep for about 15 minutes and strain into a spray bottle. Use this spray to clean down the shelves in your pantry. Afterwards, placing one dried bay leaf every 60cm along the pantry shelves will break the weevils' breeding cycle and eradicate the problem over time. Feel free to add your own home made natural remedies. Edited November 8, 2011 by renee Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted 0 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I have a bag of bay leaves in my feed bin. Just put holes in the plastic and dropped in the bag. No moths in my bird room. Link to post Share on other sites
renee 0 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) Here's another - Spiders Stuff the head of a soft kitchen broom down the leg of a pair of pantihose and tie the excess leg material around the broom handle. Wipe just two drops of lemon oil across the head of the broom and start sweeping away those cobwebs. This treatment lasts for several months; you'll be able to tell when the effects of the lemon oil are wearing off because you'll notice new cobwebs appearing around the house. Edited November 8, 2011 by renee Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor 0 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Those sound like good remedies, I will have to try. Thanks! I learn something new everyday:) Link to post Share on other sites
maesie 0 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Spiders Stuff the head of a soft kitchen broom down the leg of a pair of pantihose and tie the excess leg material around the broom handle. Wipe just two drops of lemon oil across the head of the broom and start sweeping away those cobwebs. This treatment lasts for several months; you'll be able to tell when the effects of the lemon oil are wearing off because you'll notice new cobwebs appearing around the house. I'll have to try this one Renee... my cobwebs seem to appear overnight! Link to post Share on other sites
splat 0 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I have a bag of bay leaves in my feed bin. Just put holes in the plastic and dropped in the bag. No moths in my bird room. I like this idea, must try it in my feed bins too Link to post Share on other sites
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