How to Make Natural Moth Repellent
Pack your woolen sweaters and blankets away the "green" way with this natural moth repellent made with herbs. No more nasty chemical odors from moth balls and it's safer for the environment, too. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 2 tbsp. dried rosemary
- 2 tbsp. dried mint
- 1 tbsp. dried thyme
- 1 tbsp. dried ginseng
- 4 tbsp. whole cloves
Instructions
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Mix herbs together in bowl, then place a tablespoon or so into the middle of a square of clean cotton cloth. Tie with string or ribbon.
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Wash or dry clean wool blankets or garments before storing, since moths are attracted to stains from food and drink. Store clean, folded blankets in zippered plastic bags and include a homemade sachet bag made from the dried herbs.
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Use empty tea bags (available at natural food stores and health food stores in the bulk section) to make small sachets instead of fabric, if you prefer. Just fill the teabag and tie with string, ribbon or a twist-tie.
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If you can't find the herbs specified, other natural moth repellent herbs are lavender, lemon and tansy.
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Shop for dried herbs in bulk at health food stores, farmers' markets, natural supermarkets and ethnic grocery stores.
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Comments
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I don't want to repel moths, we need something that will attract and kill them! I have 2 dogs a cat and a bird. The walls are all marked up from my husband swatting them and I hit them with a towel, less mess. I suck them up with vacume , but we just started seeing worms lately , and they stick so we have to get them off by hand. This has been going on for 2 months and I can't stand it any more. It's like a horror movie! There must be a way to stop them, but I just don't know how.
