Protect Your Clothes from Moths
If you've got any wool or wool blends in your
closet, the flat brown clothes moth may be lurking. Because
they favour the darkness, these pests are harder to detect
than their larger, light-loving counterparts. And once
you do find and dispose of them, the threat is not over.
It's their larvae that do the most damage to our clothes.
Steps:
- Keep in mind that the clothes moth mainly fancies
wool but has been known to munch, from time to time,
on fur, cashmere and sometimes silk. You may find these
materials as trims, woven fabrics and, of course, as
sweaters, socks, gloves and boot linings.
- Spot-clean any food stains from garments, as they
may attract moths. Spray perfume or cologne on your
skin or cotton garments, but avoid misting wool garments
and knits.
- Vacuum your home and closets regularly. Dispose of
the bag's contents immediately - they may contain moth
eggs and larvae.
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