Terro Moth Traps
- , by Trudy Chuoke Trudy Chuoke
We carry bird seed in our store, and you know the hurdles that I had to jump over to keep it on the shelf. First, it was mice; I never saw them, but the minute I put out our new bird seed, it was obvious that we had a problem. And if rodents and mice are a problem for you too, you need, really need Morgan’s Repellent. It’s the best repellent I have ever had, and I feel so confident in recommending it to my customers. It’s simple, it’s easy, and it works for 90 days. For the price, it’s the best repellent out on the market. I know Clyde Morgan and get to talk with him on occasion. This is not the only repellent that he is working on. I hope to share another product that he is working on later next year.
Not only were rodents a problem, but we also had a moth problem. Every time I was showing bird seed and bird feeders, I was swatting moths flying around. It’s hard to make a sale doing that. So, we started using Terro Moth Traps for pantries. They are specifically for pantries and wherever you keep your bird seed. They are simple to set up —in fact, so simple that when we first started using them, I wasn’t convinced the traps would really do anything. Oh, but they do! My daughter cooks a lot for her family because they have special dietary needs. She bakes bread that they can eat, and so she has lots of different flours in her pantry. She keeps beans and legumes. And moths have got to be a problem.
Indian Meal Moths are often found in corn, wheat, oatmeal, and rice. They can contaminate various food items and are known to infest packaged foods. If you take pride in baking and using premium foods, you know how expensive these foods are. And it’s frustrating and costly to throw out food. That’s where Terro Moth Traps for bird seed and pantries come in handy. This trap is non-toxic and will sit nicely on a pantry shelf to provide long-lasting protection. They lure the moth with pheromones, and then the moth gets stuck and dies. Each trap package includes two traps and two individually wrapped lures. Use one lure for each trap.
Like you, I use Amazon to view ratings on products. And you will see mixed reviews on this trap. But they work great for us and my daughter. Now, I have seen other traps out there, and they are popular. It is because they make them attractive to have in your pantry. They wrap the outside in designer-looking paper. You can do the same thing.
Terro also makes a clothes moth trap. And if you have ever had damage from moths, you know how damaging they can be. I remember the first time I noticed a little hole in the t-shirt that I wear to work. I remember thinking that it was something happening in my washing machine. But then I decided to put up a moth trap in the closet and was shocked at the number of those little critters I caught. It works the same way as the pantry trap, using pheromones and a sticky trap. In your closet, put it at eye level and replace it every twelve weeks. If you have been the customer who buys moth balls for control, you will likely find that the Terro trap is much better. It’s safe, non-toxic, and pesticide-free, and has no smell.
These traps are on the website, so check it out on www.happyhandyman.com
Now to the email….
Question: I have a wood floor, and when the painters were here, they put down paper on the floor with masking tape. Well, after they left, we pulled up the paper, and we were left with a sticky residue from the tape. We have real wood floors and don’t want to harm the finish. What do you suggest to remove the residue left from the tape?
Answer: Use Lift Off in the formula designed for sticky tape. Spray on the area, let it work for 60 seconds, and then wipe clean. Follow up with your regular floor cleaner. I suggest Quick Shine Multi Surface Floor Cleaner. It’s so neutral that you don’t have to rinse. Great for quick clean up.