Suggestion for best moth repellant -

gellen · ‎03-14-2010

Since I am unable to use our local dry cleaner at the moment, I would like a suggestion for the best moth repellant/cedar product that you have purchased online. Amazon has a bunch that seem to have mixed reviews. Have you had success with any particular product? I would like to start stashing away some of my better woolens temporarily untill I can get them to the dry cleaner. Many thanks in advance

Pearlee · ‎06-11-2011

Sorry I can't help with any suggestions but your thread title immediately made me think of The Silence of the Lambs!

riley1 · ‎03-10-2010

Gosh, I think I remember my mother using moth flakes or moth balls (I think that is what they were called). Pretty sure it was for woolen clothing.

I thought your title meant moths around your lights outside, lol. - yellow outdoor lights do the trick for bugs.

arrabella · ‎03-12-2010

@gellen wrote:
Since I am unable to use our local dry cleaner at the moment, I would like a suggestion for the best moth repellant/cedar product that you have purchased online. Amazon has a bunch that seem to have mixed reviews. Have you had success with any particular product? I would like to start stashing away some of my better woolens temporarily untill I can get them to the dry cleaner. Many thanks in advance

For years I have used moth packets and spray my drawers with cedar oil for my cashmere sweaters and scarfs. Have never had a problem with moths. I hand wash all my cashmere and have never had them dry cleaned. Do far, so good.

msgb · ‎08-30-2010

One of the herbs that moths do not like is Rosemary. A lot of pests and insects do not like the herb.

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

@gellen,

I have been using cedar balls and cedar oil from Vermont Country Store for many years. Never experienced any moth damage to stored items.

FranandZoe · ‎03-09-2010

For sweaters, scarves, and gloves I use the little silica gel packs that come in various packages like shoes. I read about using them in Parade Magazine years ago. I keep anything with wool in plastic Ziplock bags and put 3 or 4 silica packs in each bag. For wool coats and jackets/blazers I use the cedar hangers.

Was just reading to store coats/jackets with silica packs in the pockets - great idea.