Moths have smell aversions to a variety of strong scents includingfresh citrus, woodsy cedarwood, and spicy cloves.
Below you’ll find six smells recommended by pest control experts to keep moths away.
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Lavender
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Lavender is one of the most commonly used natural moth repellents.
The pungent aroma is unpleasant to the insects and deters them from laying eggs.
Citrus
Citrus fruits repel moths thanks to their fresh smell.
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Mint
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Mintcan also be an effective natural moth deterrent.
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