Here are the best ways to prevent this and keep them away from your clothing.
A moth’s larval stage is the most problematic for clothes.
That period is when they do the most damage to clothing.
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Carpet beetles are another widespread pest that eats clothing in the larval stage.
Unfortunately, they often find their way intoheirlooms that are in storage.
Airtight containers, like plastic garment containers, are one of the simplest methods.
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Store the clothing with cedar blocks or herbal sachets to add a second layer of pest deterrents.
Pests are attracted to soiled clothes.
Only store clothing that has been freshly laundered.
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Also, pests gravitate to dusty, filthy areas.
If beetles are detected, all clothing storage areas should be emptied to ensure proper cleaning.
Check other areas in your home for infestationsespecially food storage areasand discard anything infested.
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Items that cannot be discarded must be treated to kill eggs and larvae.
Wash ordry cleaninfested clothing before returning them to the clean closet.
For these to be effective, the storage area must be tightly sealed and the natural products fresh.
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Cedar that is more than three years old is likely no longer effective.
Cedar chests used for pest control must be sanded, and oils refreshed at least that often.
No fabrics should touch the cedar directly, orstainingcan occur from the natural oils in the cedar.
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Place cedar chips in a cotton bag and hang it so the bag will not touch other fabrics.
Always wrap folded items in a cedar chest in acid-free tissue paper before storing them.
If you suspect an infestation, freeze clothes for 72 hours to kill the moth eggs and larvae.
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High temperatures can also kill insects in woolen materials.
The temperature should be 110 to 120 Fahrenheit and maintained for 30 minutes or more.
All windows and doors must be tightly closed and outdoor and indoor cracks caulked.
Seal openings where electrical lines or water pipes pass through walls and floors.
Repair plumbing leaks and eliminate other indoor moisture sources.
Remove food crumbs and garbage from the home daily, and wash soiled clothing promptly.
Do not allow small children and pets near the utility because borax is toxic if ingested.
It is slow-acting and can take up to a week to control the roaches.
Reapply as roaches consume the borax mixture to keep infestations under control.
Organic Control of Crickets
Naturalcontrol of indoor cricketsbegins by removing sources of moisture and food.
Wash soiled clothes promptly and seal any outdoor openings that may draw them inside.
The use of glue-based bait traps is the best way tocontrol cricketsindoors without the use of pesticides.
Clean thoroughly and empty the vacuum outside or into a sealed container.
Discard disposable vacuum bags immediately.
Apply a desiccant like silica powder to absorb moisture in the area of infestation.
Lower the temperature to below 60 Fahrenheit to slow reproduction.
Use sticky insect paper to capture the insects during nocturnal activity.
you’re free to improve the situation by cleaning closets and washing soiled clothing promptly.
Removing outdoor debris and firewood from around your home’s foundation and reducing moisture levels will also help.
However, you will need commercialpest controlto rid your home of termites.
Bugs, particularly larvae, are attracted to keratin in wool and fur as a protein source.
They are also attracted to stains, sweat, and skin cellsall food sources for insects.
Natural repellents that can keep bugs away include sachets of cedar shavings and dried lavender.
it’s possible for you to also line the closet with cedar blocks.
Replace the sachets and cedar every two to three years once the potency of the essential oils fades.
A hot water wash cycle or dry cleaning will kill bugs in clothing.
