New moth control product kills their sex drive

Some male moths immediately fly to the dispensers which renders them unattractive to female moths as they are left smelling of the pheromone.

With mating activity reduced or halted completely, moth populations quickly decline.

The manufacturers claim the Moth Disruption System is a natural and non-toxic solution which does not use any pesticides.

David Cross, head of technical training for Rentokil, said: Most people associate moths with eating natural fibres and chewing holes in their cashmere and woollen clothing or nibbling on their carpets and curtains, but there are some species of moth that can cause even bigger problems when they infest food supplies such as rice, flour, dried fruits, nuts, chocolate and pulses.

The Moth Disruption System provides a new tool in combating stored product moths, and does so in a manner which is natural, humane and non-toxic, so there is no risk of contamination to food products.

The product is part of a wider trend in the pest control industry towards using natural methods and materials to stamp out infestations.

AviGo, a bird control product launched by Rentokil in 2012, uses natural chilli extract to keep pigeons and gulls away from treated areas, while the company has also been increasing its use of hawking for pest bird control.

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New moth control product kills their sex drive