How to Repel Moths Naturally

While it's true that grandma used mothballs in her closets, these days health concerns make it desirable to find less toxic ways to repel moths.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• cedar wood or chips
• dried mint leaves
• lavender

1. Use dried lavender in sachets. Place several in the closet. Lavender oil also works. Soak cotton balls in the oil, then put them into a cup and leave cup in closet or drawer. Lavender is a good moth repellent and will keep your clothes smelling fresh.

2. Use dried mint leaves, another moth repellent. Put them into a cloth bag or sachet and place among clothes or hang in the closet.

3. Use a piece of cedar wood or cedar chips to keep moths at bay. Or, buy sheets of cedar wood and line closets and drawers with them. As the scent fades, sand a cedar piece to keep the odor and oils at the surface.

Tips & Warnings

• Always be sure your clothes and closets are free of moths before you store clothes. Tiny holes in clothing are a sign of moths.
• Dried lavender and mint can be combined in sachets.
• Mothballs contain pesticides. They should be disposed of at a licensed hazardous waste facility.