HOME

Why you should not kill Miller moths even though you really want to

May 21, 2024, 1:14 PM | Updated: 6:36 pm

It is late spring in Colorado and that means later sunsets, more rain than snow, and of course, miller moth season!

Now through June over a 5-6 week span will mark the peak of the moths flight across Colorado which means you may see a surge over the next several weeks.

Experts remind us that the miller moths do not eat clothing like some other moths do, and they don’t sting or bite and not poisonous to humans or pets

Butterfly Pavilion entomologist Francisco Garcia Bulle Bueno told 9News that miller moths are just as important of pollinators as butterflies and often end up in homes when making their way into cracks in doorways of homes to hide for shelter.

If you’re trying to prevent them from entering your home at all, some methods include:

  • Place wind chimes outside your home to disorient them and keep them away
  • Make sure your doors and window screens are sealed and undamaged
  • Try and keep your outdoor lights off at night & close blinds to prevent from attracting them.

. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Home

Miranda Lambert...

Sarah Baines

Krista Slaubaugh of Tigirlily Gold and Walker Montgomery are relationship goals, Miranda Lambert’s next big move | Music City Minute

Congratulations to Krista Slaubaugh and Walker Montgomery on their recent engagement. Krista, who is one-half of the sister duo, Tigirlily Gold, and Walker, who is the son of John Michael […]

1 day ago

Kenny Chesney...

Sarah Baines

Kenny Chesney is the 21st century man | Music City Minute

Kenny Chesney’s music has a vibe that attracts plenty of fans to propel the “Get Along” singer to the top of the charts. Billboard, which tracks chart positions for all genres of music, […]

2 days ago

Koe Wetzel...

Sarah Baines

Koe Wetzel expands family, Shania Twain catches fans off guard | Music City Minute

Congratulations to Koe Wetzel and his girlfriend, Bailey Fisher, who welcomed a baby girl named Woods Madison! The ecstatic mama and papa initially announced the pregnancy back in January. Funny […]

3 days ago

Post Malone...

Sarah Baines

Country stars showed up and showed out at the American Music Awards | Music City Minute

The American Music Awards were held in Las Vegas over the weekend and country stars were aplenty. Those who sashayed down the red carpet included Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, Megan Moroney, […]

4 days ago

Royal Albert Hall...

Sarah Baines

For the first time ever, The Grand Ole Opry travels internationally | Music City Minute

The longest running radio show in US history, The Grand Ole Opry, is going international as part of their 100-year celebration. The program will air its very first Trans-Atlantic show […]

8 days ago

...

Sarah Baines

Parker McCollum forced to face the truth, Scotty McCreery teaches his son proper form | Music City Minute

Before meeting his wife, Parker McCollum didn’t think he would have kids. In his mind, he thought he would be too consumed with his career. All those feelings changed though […]

9 days ago

Why you should not kill Miller moths even though you really want to