How do I get rid of moths underneath my sofa?

Moths really like the carpet under my sofa. I vacuum regularly and have tried both cedar balls and lavender spray but they keep returning. What else can I try?

Asked by caroline on 18th Jun 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"The moths aren't the problem, it's the larvae. You may kill the adults but not before she's laid hundreds of eggs. You need a professional pest control technician to treat all carpets in the house with a residual insecticide"
Answered on 18th Jun 2023 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"The moths are pretty harmless, it's the larvae that do the damage. You'll need a professional treatment."
Answered on 18th Jun 2023 - Member since May 2023 - report
"They may not be just under the sofa and use that as a safe and dark place for egg laying. You need specialist sprays that treat all the life cycle stages..
Suggest a professional treatment of the whole room. After treating Moth traps/monitors are place, between the follow up. Use a company that guarantee their work.
Kind regards Richard"
Answered on 18th Jun 2023 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"Look for your local pest controller for residual treatment. There could be hundreds of eggs on your carpets which can be dealt with by a professional pest controller."
Answered on 31st Jul 2023 - Member since Jun 2023 - report
"A deep hoover of the carpet and under sofa and a moth spray treatment."
Answered on 5th Jul 2023 - Member since Mar 2017 - report
"We would recommend our professional fumigation treatment for controlling of a moth issue. Keep vacuuming regularly especially underneath furniture and the corners of the rooms."
Answered on 22nd Jan 2024 - Member since Jan 2024 - report
"I use a professional product on carpets which is guaranteed unlike online products that are not guaranteed.
Long term after treatment, a scotch guard may be applied to prevent further infestations."
Answered on 26th Jun 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 - report
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