Target two different life-stages of the clothes moth at the same time (adults and egg). Two pheromone traps to attract and catch clothes moth and one card of microscopic hunting insects (parasitic wasps called Trichogramma evanescens) which kill moth eggs. Clothes moth larvae feed on natural materials including cotton, silk, wool and fur with the holes they create in clothes and fabric ruining an item. Targeting multiple life-stages increases the chances of breaking the pest cycle.

When is best to use?

Clothes moth typically breed May to October, Clothes Moth Killer should be used whenever temperatures are 15-35°C and activity is suspected or adult moths are caught in traps. Traps can be used year-round.

The problem: The larvae of clothes moths (Tineola bisselliella) feed on natural fibres such as wool, cotton, fur and feathers. Adult females can lay up to 200 eggs in clusters directly on clothing or fabric and, after hatching, it is the larvae which feed on the fabric leaving characteristic small holes in garments. With only one hole needed to ruin an item, preventing this pest from inhabiting drawers and cupboards is key to keep clothes in a wearable condition. 

The product: Clothes Moth Killer is a natural product which does not contain any pesticide. The cardboard tabs contain microscopic hunting insects, parastic wasps called Trichogramma evanescens, which kill moth eggs. Invisible to the human eye, these beneficial Trichogramma wasps will patrol your drawers and wardrobes protecting your clothes from clothes moths. These highly mobile helpers will search out clothes moth eggs and kill them therefore preventing the larvae feeding on clothes.  

Clothes Moth Killer is safe to children, pets, and your clothes.

• Treats one room up to 25 square meters
• Does not contain chemical pesticides
• Natural product
• Microscopic natural helpers so small that you cannot see, hear or feel them

How to use: You cannot see them with the naked eye, but this product contains living insects and should be used immediately. Fresh is best!

1. Remove the card from the outer envelope.
2. If using within a wardrobe, hang the card from either a clothes hanger or the clothes rail.
3. If using within a drawer, place the card on top of a pile of clothes. 
4. Once positioned, close the cupboard or drawers and leave them to hunt. Able to move up to 7 m, your beneficial helpers will hunt clothes moth for up to 3 weeks.
5. Clothes can be moved around and worn as normal, these natural friends will not interfere with any fashion decision you need to make.

Successful long-term control of clothes moth often requires a combined approach. Andermatt Home & Garden Clothes Moth Killer should be used alongside other measures such as washing (and where appropriate ironing) of clothes, cleaning dust and hair from clothes storage areas and trapping adult moths.

For best results, use in conjunction with Clothes Moth pheromone traps.

See our FAQs for Trichogramma Wasps Clothes Moth here.