Just found my lovely pure merino wool jumper and cashmere scarf never used as they were too nice turned into lace by moths. Does anyone have any ideas on how to prevent it in the future, preferably not moth balls assuming you can still get them? Thanks
Oh dear, not a nice thing to find. Have you thought about storing woollen items in those vacuum storage bags. I find them ideal for *material/fabric/cloth item storage* use them alot in the caravan.
You know, I never thought of them, must be going stupid in my old age. Will get down to Poundland.
hello
I hate to tell you but if the moths have flown from your jumper and scarf they will have mated and laid eggs in anyother woolen or silk items you have from carpets to clothes.
get rid of the eaten garments -no good keeping something that is full of eggs and larva.
empty the cupboard wardrobe draw etc and closely inspect the other items.
Spring clean, summer clean Autumn clean - hoover and shake things - moths hate being disturbed - they like dark tranquil surroundings.
if you suspect any other woollen garments might be going the same way you can put them in the freezer for a while or get them dry cleaned. then bag them up failure to do this means you are bagging up food for the larva.
moths are a pain and very difficult to get rid of if you don't take away what they are feeding on and don't disturb them so cleaning is a must.
I had a silk and wool cardie that's been nibbled its so annoying but I have needle felted little spots of coloured wool where the holes were it looks quite fun.
Nora.
Cedar wood oil is supposed to be very good & is not unpleasant.
I had a similar experience years ago (pale blue lambs wool jumper) and bought some 'moth balls', they didnt noticably smell to me and were little green plastic balls that you turned to open their vents, I havent seen any moths or damage since. I've just looked to see if they still sell them and they don't :BangHead: but there must be something similar about.
I would suggest that you also buy some clear plastic tubs with a good lid seal for precious clothes.
Carbon dioxide kills moths, put a little lump of dry ice in the sealable plastic bag with clothes in,
When ice melts it makes the gas, no moths or dead ones only