Tea tree oil trick could finally get rid of food moths
Food moths are some of the most annoying pests that can settle in our kitchens. Fortunately, there are effective home remedies to get rid of these insects once and for all—one is a simple trick using tea tree oil. How does it work?
9:59 PM EDT, October 18, 2024
Although small, food moths can cause significant damage to our supplies, especially in loose products such as grains, rice, or flour. They usually appear in our homes completely unnoticed. We often bring them in with purchased groceries, especially those stored in paper packaging. They reproduce extremely quickly, so the sooner we take action, the better.
Method for food moths: bandage and oil
Effective combat against moths doesn't have to involve chemical agents. You can use the properties of tea tree oil for this purpose.
To create a natural moth repellent, you need just a bandage or a piece of felt and some tea tree oil. Follow these steps:
- Take a bandage or a piece of felt.
- Apply 5 drops of tea tree oil to it.
- Place the bandage in kitchen cabinets where you store loose products.
The scent of tea tree oil will effectively deter food moths, which will leave your kitchen. It's important to occasionally replace the bandage with a new one when the smell of the oil begins to fade.
How to keep food moths away?
There are more ways to deter moths. They dislike the smell of bay leaves, so it's worth placing them in containers with loose products. Put 1-2 bay leaves in jars of grains, rice, or flour. Bay leaves will effectively deter the insects and protect our supplies from another invasion.
Cloves also have a scent that moths cannot tolerate. It's helpful to place them in cabinets or in sachets with groceries.
Do you like lavender? Fortunately, moths don't. The scent of lavender is calming for people but also deters pests. A few sprigs or a sachet of dried lavender is a great way to protect against moths.
