How many moth traps do you need for your home? A complete guide

Moths in the home are a common problem and can cause significant damage to clothing, textiles, and food. Fortunately, moth traps are an effective and non-toxic solution for quickly identifying and eliminating them. But a question we often get at lluux is: how many moth traps do I actually need for my home? In this blog post, we'll explain it step by step.

Why Multiple Moth Traps May Be Necessary

Moths are small, silent, and reproduce rapidly. A single female moth can lay up to 300 eggs. These eggs hatch into larvae—the culprits that damage your clothes, carpet, or food. Because moths often spread to multiple areas of the home, it's important to use moth traps in several locations.

Where do moths live?

The two most surprising types of moths in the house are:

  • Clothes moths – often found in wardrobes, on woolen clothes, carpets or curtains.

  • Food moths – like to nest in kitchen cupboards, pantries and near animal or bird food.

Depending on the type of moth and where you last find it, strategically place the traps in those locations.

Guideline: How many moth traps do you need?

place a useful guideline:

For clothes moths:

  • 1 trap per hive in a room of approx. 10–15 m².

  • For larger spaces, or if you have multiple wardrobes, use multiple traps.

  • Do you have clothes hanging in both your bedroom and your attic or storage room? Then place at least one trap in each of those locations.

For food moths:

  • 1 trap per kitchen cupboard where you store grains, nuts or flour.

  • For larger kitchens or pantries, we recommend 2 to 3 traps.

  • Also, don't forget to place a trap near the trash can or garbage bin if there are food scraps there.

How long does a moth trap work?

The llux moth traps contain a powerful pheromone attractant that remains active for up to 3 months . After this period, replace the traps, even if you haven't caught any moths. This prevents you from detecting a new infestation too late.

Additional tips for optimal results

  • Place the traps at eye level : this way they hang in the flight path of moths.

  • Do not place the traps too close together : keep a minimum distance of 2 metres, otherwise the attractants may influence each other.

  • Combine with removal : vacuum cupboards, skirting boards and kitchens are good for removing eggs and larvae.

  • Use traps preventatively : even without visible moths you can detect an infestation early.

In conclusion

Combating moths starts with the right approach – and that includes good traps. With lluux moth traps , you're choosing an effective, safe, and stylish solution. By carefully determining how many traps you need and where to place them, you prevent damage and frustration.

👉 Order your moth traps today at www.lluux.nl and protect your home naturally!

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