How to control/prevent annoying moth cocoons on my walls and ceiling?

[nitayagirl]

Are there any good way to stop this pest or we just have to live with like the geckos? Why I never see the moth, only the cocoons/worms?

 

household casebearer

หนอนปลอก non plok

Tinea pellionella

 

 

[tonray]

You can try spray bottle with isopropyl alcohol. Every couple of days spray the upper walls/ceilings where you see the worms. They don't like the smell. Also works great to keep mold away outside. But these guys are really hard to get rid of. I used to have them when I lived in Huay Khwang but now in Thonburi I have not seen one in 2 years.

[PoorSucker]

Take away their food source.

They feed upon shed spider webs, hair and dead insects.

Think the correct name is Phereoeca uterella

 

Old topic.

 

[chudless]

Just brush them off, no biggie.

[brewsterbudgen]

Are there any good way to stop this pest or we just have to live with like the geckos? Why I never see the moth, only the cocoons/worms?
 
household casebearer
หนอนปลอก non plok
Tinea pellionella
 
 

The moths only live for a few hours.

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[Carlos Primeros]

Very easy, just pick it up and sqash it, whenever you see one. That way you can keep them at bay....

Good luck

[recycler]

If you clean the house there is no problem, I'm spoiled, my wife does it

[SunsetT]

.....They really drive me up the wall................

[kannot]

You dont have to live with either if  your house is sealed up tight with properly  fitting doors  and windows, I never get any, keep outside  lights OFF the  walls of the house is  also a  good  idea, mine are about 5  metres away from the house .

[thailand49]

21 hours ago, chudless said:

Just brush them off, no biggie.

I agree, this isn't rocket science!  Go to a Thai store they are everywhere they even come around in the side carts to your neighborhood selling them. Long stick broom!  Get off you butt and just brush them off!

[thaibeachlovers]

I used a vacuum cleaner inside.

[howard ashoul]

Yeah, worms and other insect in the thai home's sucks (getting bitten by small spiders most). And especially butterflies, because they are eating my lemon tree on the balcony.  

 

But geckos are cool. Don't hate them.  I learned their call. No matter which room I am, if i call them, I will always get at least 3 replies. Never alone.