20-Pack Clothes Moth Monitoring Pads refill for wardrobes 🧴
Description:
This pack of monitoring pads is designed to detect male clothes moth activity in wardrobes and textile storage areas, helping you spot early infestations before damage occurs. The pads release a synthetic sex pheromone that attracts Tineola bisselliella males, making them a discreet tool for ongoing monitoring of moth presence.
Key Points
The pads are intended for monitoring and detection only, not for prevention or control of established infestations. They are species-specific, formulated to attract the common clothes moth, Tineola bisselliella, and may have limited attraction to related species such as case-bearing or pale-backed clothes moths according to the manufacturer. Placement matters for effectiveness, so position pads in wardrobes, near carpets, and behind furniture where moths are most likely to travel. The product includes instructions and technical support to assist with correct use. An advantage is that these refills allow existing hanger-style monitoring units to remain functional without needing a full replacement unit. 🧥
Technical Specifications
- Name: 20-Pack Clothes Moth Monitoring Pads
- Purpose: Monitoring and detection of male Tineola bisselliella
- Quantity: 20 pads per pack
- Attraction type: Synthetic sex pheromone, species-specific
- Intended locations: Wardrobes, textile storage, behind furniture and near carpets
Usage Recommendations
Place a pad inside a monitoring hanger or trap, or tape it discreetly in an area where woollens, linens or other susceptible fabrics are stored. Replace pads according to the timeline recommended in the product instructions or when captures decline to ensure continued sensitivity. Check traps regularly and keep a simple log to track any changes in moth numbers over time. If you notice captures increasing, use the monitoring data to decide on subsequent control measures rather than relying on the pads as a control method. 🧾
Benefits
Using dedicated monitoring pads helps detect moth activity early and supports targeted interventions when needed. Because the lure is aimed at males, these pads provide a reliable indicator of local breeding activity without introducing insecticidal chemicals into storage areas. They are compact and easy to deploy, which makes them suitable for periodic checks or continuous surveillance in multiple storage locations. Consider that effectiveness depends on correct placement and that pads do not treat or eliminate larvae or adult females, so they work best as part of a broader integrated approach to textile protection.
