Thursday, April 26, 2012

Miller moths swarm New Mexico | Albuquerque News - KOAT Home

Moths swarm Duke City

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -

Millions of miller moths are invading the Southwest, including parts of New Mexico.

Pirate Pest Control owner Jay Lee says he hasn't seen it this bad in years.

"They're a nocturnal creature," Lee said. 

He recommends homeowners keep their porch lights turned off for the time being.  A pesticide spray from him usually runs about $75, but he said there are no guarantees it will even work with the moths.

Experts blame this year's outbreak on a mild winter and early spring.

Within a couple of weeks, moths around the metro area will be gone as they make their way toward the East mountains.

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