Preventive Measures for Clothes Moth
In Australia, clothes moths are serious pests that wreak havoc on your wardrobe. They demolish fibre items, including furniture, curtains, clothes, luggage, and accessories. Are moths dangerous? No, not for humans, but they will inevitably harm your expensive items like wool, silk, leather, and cashmere. Nothing is more annoying than having your clothes ruined by tiny insects. It is essential to keep clothing moths out of your house. However, here are some preventive measures for treating them and getting rid of clothes moths from your area.
Wash your clothes and keep your wardrobe clean. Clothes moths are mostly attracted to fabrics like cotton, silk, wool, angora, fur, or cashmere. Therefore, before storing your clothing, be sure to wash it all in high-temperature water. While your clothes are being washed, thoroughly vacuum your wardrobe and clean the walls with soapy water. Line shelves and drawers with anti-moth paper.
Ventilate your wardrobe well: Moths are drawn to warm, dark places, so keep closets ventilated for at least 24 hours. Likewise, remove all the clothes that have sweat, food, or body oils on them.
Environment: All tiny gaps and cracks in walls, windows, and doors should be sealed to prevent them from entering your house. Clean your house regularly and avoid the purchase of second-hand furniture, clothes, and accessories to prevent moths.
Store your textiles properly: Clothes that need to be stored for a long time should be kept in luggage or sealed plastic bags and frozen for at least 48 hours. Defrost properly before hanging any clothes back in your wardrobe.
Use a sticky trap: The placement of pheromone traps in closets and other storage spaces aids in the detection of insects. Trapping the males and preventing them from reproducing can also aid in population control of these insects.
Add a natural repellant: Moths can also be repelled by using essential oils or sachets of dried herbs like bay leaves, thyme, lavender, and cloves, which do not contain any harmful chemicals.
Using cedar hangers and balls: Place cedar balls or sticks in your closets and other storage areas to keep clothes moths out of your wardrobe.
Vet your vintage: Vintage clothes serve as a breeding ground for pests, so they should be dry-cleaned before being added to your closet.
Spritz carpets with lavender: Make a natural repellent by adding a few drops of lavender essential oil to water in a spray bottle. Shake well, then spray your carpet and clothes lightly.
Invest in cedarwood hangers: Replace the plastic hangings with cedarwood hangers to avoid the infestation of moths. As the plastic attracts dust, the dust attracts moths.
Contact a professional pest control company: Sometimes tips and safety precautions are insufficient. If your moth infestation is out of control, contact a nearby pest control service provider for a solution.
Treat your drawers with vinegar: Using vinegar is an effective method that cleans and lowers the pH of anything on the surface and eliminates any moth eggs and larvae. Make a solution of equal amounts of vinegar and water and then spray the solution on all the affected areas. Use a soft cloth to wipe the solution inside cabinets, drawers, and other spaces to avoid the infestation of clothes moths.
Some moths cause no harm and are used for silk-making and nutrition. But some can cause expensive damage if not treated well. For a complete moth solution in your house or workplace, contact Formula Pest Control. At an affordable price, Formula Pest Control provides highly experienced professionals to remove infestations in your home. Formula Pest Control is always here to sort out your pest problems once and for all.