STV International Zero In Moth Killer

First - these things do work. As I was getting the traps ready a group of moths gathered around me, to such an extent that I found it a bit creepy. The idea is that they let off the smell of a female moth on heat ( I didn't know that moths go onto heat, but there you go ) and males are drawn to them like - well, like males of any other species to females on heat. The males then get stuck on the sticky surface of the trap, leaving the females all dressed up and nowhere to go.Identical products are available from pest control companies not on Amazon at a much lower price - simply google "pest control" and "moths". The only difference is that with Amazon the triangular plastic surround arrives ready assembled and the other company sent them out flat for me to clip together myself, which was easy. I've had them around the house a few days and they all have a few moths trapped to their sticky surfaces. I can't say how long they will work for, but the manufacturer says to replace them after three months. I have about 15 in a 4 room house and this does not seem excessive, as they don't seem to cover big areas. They seem to work best when two are next to each other.After three months or less buy the refills (the sticky pads) rather than the whole product (So buy the inserts but not plastic surround). If you have too many apparently you can store them in the fridge to keep them fresh. They're unlikely to provide a complete solution, but I have to say I'm surprised at how many the traps have picked up, so they are clearly doing something.Cyprus-wood balls in clothes drawers seem to help too. Good luck!UPDATE - After a couple of months I'm appalled at how many moths there are stuck on the sticky pads. This product clearly works but I have a bigger problem than I thought - and I still see one or two per evening, so although these have done a good job they are not the total answer, if there is one. The pads seem to have stopped working after two months rather than the three the maker claims, so I have ordered more. This might be the very hot weather this summer (2018) drying out the pads faster than usual.

I have several of these Zero In models and ordered another as it's that time of year when moths are more actively breeding. Instead of the advertised item, however, I've received something made by Rentokil. That's a well known brands so, no problem, right? Well, maybe in an abstract way but, using that logic, I could order a pair of Adidas shoes and would be expected not to raise a peep if a pair of Nike's turned up. Ridiculous. I don't think this is a mistake because the packaging is WILDLY different. I can only conclude that the seller simply thinks it's OK to substitute one brand for another without consent. Avoid!

Very easy to set up, now hopefully it will work well. Arrived very late, but it finally arrived. Moths beware, I am after you. Thank you.

The trouble here is that it's not clear that this is ONLY for one specific type of moth. Success or failure, I presume, depends on you having that exact species.We did not.And if you don't have the right species, then they will only get stuck to this trap if they happen to walk over it by accident. It's effectively useless.I took a chance due to lack of information, so I'll be very clear to help others: The trap did not catch a single case bearing moth, they flew past it as if it did not exist. It does not attract them.Be sure you have the webbing clothes moth - the pale brown small one. Or don't waste your money on this.

This is what happens when you open the packet.There is a piece of card with an adhesive on it. If you pull back the sticker cover, it will be tacky on your fingers. If you were to hold this next to an unsuspecting male moth on the wall, who has been in the same spot for several hours, it will IMMEDIATELY go berserk and buzz its wings in a sexy dance. You should place the Moth Killer somewhere out of the way, because within ten minutes, ALL the male moths will come out of hiding, and descend on you in a sex-crazed manner. You should also wash your hands five times, and immediately take out your trash (where you casually threw the peeled-back sticker cover), because you will also be assaulted by over-stimulated moths. You will spend the next hour avoiding moths in heat. The out-of-the-way room where you left the moth trap will become the new moth Mecca. The entire wall next to where you placed the trap will be covered in male moths, buzzing excitedly or sitting and eyeing each other up. You will be scared to open any windows in case all guy moths in the neighbourhood flock to you. It may be wise to stay at a friend's for the night. When you return, you will find up to 20-30 casualties, and wonder where on earth they had all been hiding all this time. You will spend the next week squishing female moths that are wondering where their husbands went. You will also get fed up with their powdery nonsense and take ALL your woollens for dry cleaning.