Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- A vaccuum cleaner
- Moth traps
Step1
Take care of cedar chests and closets. The moth-fighting scent wears off over time, so they don't work unless you reapply cedar oil every year or two and keep them tightly sealed.
Step2
Clean sweaters and blankets regularly. Moths are attracted to human hair, perspiration stains and lint.
Step3
Vacuum--a lot. It's one of the best ways to remove moth larvae. Use a nozzle attachment to clean along baseboards, the edge of carpets and the insides of closets (especially the corners).
Step4
Try moth traps. These nontoxic sticky traps use pheromones to lure male moths.
Step5
Make a natural moth repellent by mixing together dried mint, lavender, rosemary, thyme and ginseng, along with a generous handful of cloves. Pour into small fabric pouches and place bags in drawers and on shelves.
Step6
Kill moths by freezing. If you find bugs in a blouse or sweater, you can seal it in a plastic bag and freeze it for three days.