Moth precautions?

[Phil]

I wouldn't rely too heavily on cedar. Moths (of the clothes eating variety) prefer their next meal to be a little moist and to contain some additional ingredients (like sweat, urine, other contaminants) so the first precaution to take is dry cleaning after wearing, particularly if you are of the "regimental" persuasion. Then invest in some effective moth preventative and you can find many products online which you hang in your wardrobe and which will deter moths for 6 months or so. Regular wear is a good idea, particularly as it allows you to examine your garments and catch any infestation at an early stage. Look particularly in the pleats and if you see anything suspicious, wrap your kilt in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer for a couple of weeks. This will kill off any active infestation together with the eggs but you still need to tackle any remaining pests with an effective insecticide.