Do Lavender Cones Repel Moths?
The unique, intoxicating fragrance of lavender also has many beneficial properties. Humans are drawn to the sweet aroma of lavender, which is soothing and decreases stress. However, a variety of insects and moths dislike the smell of lavender and avoid the scent. Use lavender potpourri, essential oil, or incense cones to repel moths from your clothes and home in an effective and environmentally safe manner. Does this Spark an idea?
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About Lavender
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All parts of a lavender plant contain the fragrant essential oil that is used in beauty and household products for herbal medicinal therapy and insect repellant. Lavender, which has bluish-green foliage, tall purple flower spikes, and soothing aroma, is an attractive perennial shrub grown in landscapes and containers to add interest. The flowers and foliage can be harvested for bouquets, potpourri and craft projects. The flowers and foliage retain the color and fragrance of fresh lavender for months, adding to lavender's appeal and use.
Lavender Cones
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Lavender incense cones are comprised of compressed dried plant-based material that has been compressed into a cone shape. The cone is infused with lavender essential oil and contains dried lavender plant matter. When the incense cone is lit to produce a burning ember, the ember will slowly smolder, releasing the fragrance of lavender into the air.
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As Repellent
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As appealing as the fragrance of lavender is to humans, insects and moths are repulsed by the aromatic chemicals and will avoid the scent. Lavender aroma will not kill moths, but it effectively keeps the moths from invading and feeding on the fabrics in your closet, storage areas, or any other area both indoors or outdoors. Using lavender cones to fill the air with the aromatic scent of lavender will drive existing moths away. The smoldering smoke produced by the burning lavender cones permeates and clings to fabric throughout your environment for a lasting affect.
How to Use
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Lavender incense cones should be burned periodically throughout your home, especially in bedrooms, to ward off moths. Moths are particularly attracted to natural fabrics, like silk, wool and linen. Before storing winter woolens or summer linen, loosely hang the items in a room and burn two or three lavender cones in the room. The aromatic smoke will cling to the fabric, retaining the lavender scent. Burn a lavender cone where you intend to store the clothes. Once a month open the door to the storage as you burn additional cones to re-enforce the repelling scent. Burn cones away from flammable materials.
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