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Clothes Moth Egg Killer Sachets (Trichogramma Parasitic Wasps, As Seen On TV!) - Ready To Use, Simply Place In Wardrobes & Other Infestation Hotspots


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There is a lead time on this product. Please order by 10am Wednesday for dispatch the following week. We do order surplus stock, so your order will be shipped sooner if possible.

What Are Clothes Moths?

The most prevalent Clothes Moth in the U.K. is the Tineola Bisselliella. The larvae of such Clothes Moth will damage a variety of garments, particularly those of natural origin, such as natural woolCarpets are also subject to attack and infestation. Warm, contained settings such as wardrobes, cupboards and airing cupboards also provide an ideal environment for the larvae to develop. The larvae often produce a silk web that is much larger than the larvae itself. Clothes Moth can be active all year round between the temperatures of 15-33℃.

What Are Trichogramma Parasitic Wasps & How Can They Help?

Trichogramma are very small parasitic wasps, hard to spot with the naked eye, but identifiable when they are situated on the outside of the packaging. They will seek out  Clothes Moth eggs and lay their own eggs inside them, parasitising the moth eggs. They are harmless to humans and animals and remain only for as long as there are Clothes Moth eggs present. Our Moth Egg Killer Sachets can be used to combat a wide variety of moth pest species that include the Box Tree Moth, Carnation Tortrix Moth and Pantry Moth.

Our Clothes Moth Egg Killer Sachets Release More Wasps & Kill More Moths

Our new Clothes Moth Egg Killer Sachets have been designed for improved and longer lasting control of Clothes Moth and other moth eggs.

Clothes Moth Egg Killer is supplied in a sachet containing the eggs of the tiny parasitic wasp: Trichogramma evanescens. Theses eggs hatch from the sachet over a period of 2-4 weeks releasing a continual supply of adult parasitic wasps into the surrounding area. The sachet has been developed with a focus on timed emergence with 2000 wasps emerging each week. It will usually take 2-3 days for the first adults to emerge. 

The longer lasting hatch rate increases the ability of the parasitic wasps to locate more moth eggs, and at that the correct time for when they can be successfully parasitised and killed. The Clothes Moth Egg Killer Sachets also release 3x the amount of parasitic wasps than the previously sold Trichogramma Cards.

Sachets Ideal For Application In Wardrobes & Drawers, Or On Carpets & Rugs

Recent research has shown that the Trichogramma parasitic wasps like to fly upwards when they emerge from the sachets. For this reason the sachet has been designed without a hook so that it can be laid flat in the bottom of a wardrobe, placed in a drawer, on a shelf or placed on a carpet or rug. The wasps will walk out of the sachets first and spread out horizontally before they fly, so this also makes them ideal for application to carpets and rugs.

The sachets are supplied with a release hole on the top of the sachet, which is marked and already open. There is no need to open or cut the sachet. 

The Benefits Of Clothes Moth Egg Killer Sachets:

  • Up to 6,000 Trichogramma wasps per sachet
  • Trichogramma wasps released gradually from the sachets for up to four weeks.
  • Introductions required only once every four weeks. 
  • Supplied as UK native species: Trichogramma evanescens

When Should I Use The Sachets?

Clothes Moths can be active all year round at indoor temperatures, and so too can these wasps. The trichogramma wasps require temperatures between 15-35℃ and will be able to combat re-emerging infestations of the Clothes Moth larvae throughout the year.

How Do I Apply The Sachets?

The Trichogramma pupae are supplied in a paper sachet. Place the sachet on a horizontal surface at the site of infestation: i.e. on top of your clothing, under furniture, etc. Please be careful not to block the emergence hole. The wasps will emerge from inside the sachet and seek out the moth eggs. 

As the small adult wasps tend to fly upwards, place the sachet low.

Please do not open the sachets since the sachets are supplied with an emergence hole. Please also do not place objects on top of the sachets as you may damage the pupae inside.

How Many Sachets Do I Need?

From each sachet 6000 parasitic wasps will emerge over a period of four weeks. The sachet is recommended to cover an area of 25m2.

We advise you to check pest numbers after application and consider applying more Trichogramma if the number of moths remains high. For ongoing control sachets should be replaced every four weeks.

Media Acclaim For Dragonfli Trichogramma:

The Sunday Times: 'I won the battle against clothes moths - you'll be shocked how' (17/11/24)

BBC: The One Show - Episode 15/10/24: 'Moths vs. Wasps' (Segment) (15/10/24)

The Guardian: 'Minuscule wasps enlisted to fight off moths in new pest control strategy' (Rentokil deploying Dragonfli supplied Trichogramma in professional sites)(15/08/24)'

The Sun: 'Interior designer explains how to conquer clothes moth' (25/07/24)

The Telegraph: 'The tiny bug that could be the answer to your moth problem'(featuring an interview with Dragonfli founder, Julian Ives) (06/12/23)

Can I Store The Trichogramma Wasps?

As the wasps will hatch at ambient temperatures it is recommended that you do not store these sachets. It is best to use them as soon as they arrive and order repeat sachets fresh when needed or purchase a Clothes Moth Egg Killer Sachet Subscriptionto receive moth sachets every 4 weeks over a certain period of time, if tackling a Clothes or Carpet Moth infestation. Please contact us directly if you would like a Moth Egg Killer subscription that is not currently listed on our website.

Vacuuming & Insecticides

If you have Clothes Moth emerging from carpets, avoid hoovering entirely for 7-10 days after introduction of our Moth Egg Killer Sachets and reduce hoovering to a minimum for 3 weeks after application of sachet.

Please ensure no chemical treatments have been used prior to the introduction of Trichogramma. If you have used insecticides recently and are unsure how long the residues will remain, feel free to contact us.

Establish Complete Clothes Moth Control By Also Using Our Traps

It is also recommended that you first introduce our adult Clothes Moth Traps to assist in controlling infestations. The traps will contribute to reducing the number of adult male moths and prevent some moths from breeding. The traps also provide a visual indication of infestation levels.

Please do not release the Trichogramma wasps close to the traps. They will not be attracted to the traps but may fly in by accident and get stuck on the glue. Place the sachets away from where you have set up your traps.

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Anonymous
Brilliant idea!

Love using nature to combat nature!

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Jill
Do I need more packets?

I have just completed the first round of packets after 4 weeks. I have seen very few moths in that time and none for the last week. Are they seasonal? The packets really seem to work and I will recommend them to anyone who has a moth problem.

Hi Jill,

We're very happy to hear our Moth Egg Killer Sachets were effective for you; thank you for the kind feedback.

Clothes Moth infestations can occur all year round in centrally heated homes. We recommend having active sachets at all times in order to protect against any new infestations, even if the previous infestation has been quelled. Our trichogramma parasatoid wasps will then act as a form of insurance for you, protecting your clothes and fabrics from damage at all times. Each sachet will need replacing after 4 weeks.

If you don't wish to have active sachets indefinitely, you could utilise our Clothes Moth Pheromone Traps. These will provide you with an indicator of when infestations are impending, as they will catch adult male Clothes Moths. The arrival of these moths will indicate that mating and egg laying are likely to follow, upon which our Moth Egg Killer Sachets will be required before the eggs can develop into the larvae that cause such damage.

I hope this all helps, and thanks again for ordering with us. We look forward to being of assistance to you again in future.

Kind regards,

Julian Ives [Director, Dragonfli]

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Elizabeth May
Better than poisons

I have spent a fortune on anti-moth sprays without much effect. The parasitic wasps have diminished the numbers of moths . I’m just hoping that they’ve worked their magic and the moths have now gone. I detested using toxic chemicals in my home so I much prefer this solution.

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Sophie Baker
The only real treatment for clothes moths

I have a sizeable vintage clothes collection which got a devastating clothes moth infestation around a year ago. I tried all sorts of sprays, washes, chemical treatments you name it. The issue kept coming back. The problem was that nothing was dealing with the eggs. I have done a few rounds of treatment with the wasps and honestly stopped seeing holes appear in clothes after the first round. I would recommend these to anyone dealing with a clothes moth issue!

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Triona
Can't say I enjoy these moth killing sachets but they seem to work!

I've been using these for about 3 months now, alongside the pheromone traps. Where there were many moths trapped initially, now there are no moths caught. I am hoping that this mean that there are no holes being made in my clothes but time will tell. I shall be persevering with these sachets. Just wondering if there could be more of an incentive to subscribe for a regular month control package, e.g. reduce or eliminate postage or suchlike.