Hello,
I am having clothes moth problems and want to purchase the clothes moth wasp. I have some questions:
1 – How long will the clothes wasps be living in my wardrobe/house?
The wasps you release will survive for just for a few days. They quickly lay eggs into moth eggs. The offspring (wasp larvae) will develop over a period of 10-14 days and subsequently emerge as adult wasps to mate and continue the cycle.
2 – How often do I need to ‘release’ the grown wasps from the container?
Simply put the cups (or cardboard cells) in and around affected areas after they arrive. You only need to do this once each time you make a release.
3- How long does it take for them to eliminate the clothes moth?
Biological control will rarely ‘eliminate’ anything. Nor do chemicals in our experience.
You should achieve a population reduction over time and may need to make multiple releases. A lot will depend on the severity of the pest population and environmental conditions.
4 – How often will I need to reorder another clothes moth wasp package – only when I notice clothes moths or ongoing as a preventative measure?
We suggest to release monthly for perhaps 4 months and to assess the situation. Make sure you read the information on our website thoroughly as we recommend a suite of actions to help manage what is a difficult pest.
Regards,
The Entomology Team
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