Moth precautions?

**Phil** · 27th May 13, 12:38 AM

Originally Posted by Farquhar

Phil, what kind of moth preventatives would you suggest and where might I find them? The only thing I've been able to find our mothballs and I've heard almost everyone advise agaisnt it.

Try these - http://www.rentokil.co.uk/residentia...tte/index.html - I am sure they are available where you are (http://www.rentokil.co.nz/) and they don't smell.

**Farquhar** · 27th May 13, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Phil

Try these - http://www.rentokil.co.uk/residentia...tte/index.html - I am sure they are available where you are (http://www.rentokil.co.nz/) and they don't smell.

Great, thanks!

I've been meaning to ask... has any one had any luck with cedar / lavander scented candles?

**kilted scholar** · 27th May 13, 03:32 PM

As has been said, moths like moisture and items that are not clean. Apparently they also prefer darkness.
Since we do not have the space for cedar closets that many American houses have, I have found to date the following precautions effective.

Keep woollen items disturbed - by regular wearing, frequent inspection. Avoid leaving them unattended.
Keep them clean.
Expose them to the light - moths prefer darkness.
Surround them with plenty of cloves and various packets of mint, rosemary, and other herbs. Mint tea bags are good for this purpose.

You may find this link useful -
http://www.marthastewart.com/875750/...BPeZXuB8d-1IiN

**t_challa** · 30th May 13, 02:16 PM

Hi guys,

When you refer to moths are you talking about normal moths (the ones that flutter around light bulbs) or carpet moths? I live in London and have been trying to get my landlord to change the carpet in my room as every other year the carpet moths seem to breed in huge numbers. I'm worried that they will start attacking/eating my kilts.

**Farquhar** · 30th May 13, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by t_challa

Hi guys,

When you refer to moths are you talking about normal moths (the ones that flutter around light bulbs) or carpet moths? I live in London and have been trying to get my landlord to change the carpet in my room as every other year the carpet moths seem to breed in huge numbers. I'm worried that they will start attacking/eating my kilts.

Clothes moths in particular. As far as I know (I'm still learning) normal moths aren't a threat to our wool. Although, I'd personally prefer to not have any moths near my wool. I'm not 100% on the wether or not carpet moths are an issue, I'm sure one of the vets here will know for sure, but I'd assume that if they eat carpet, they probably pose a threat to our wool.

**Phil** · 31st May 13, 02:06 AM

Plenty of information online. Try here for a start - http://www.rentokil.co.uk/residentia...FVHItAodryYA4Q

**Jock Scot** · 31st May 13, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by t_challa

Hi guys,

When you refer to moths are you talking about normal moths (the ones that flutter around light bulbs) or carpet moths? I live in London and have been trying to get my landlord to change the carpet in my room as every other year the carpet moths seem to breed in huge numbers. I'm worried that they will start attacking/eating my kilts.

I am no moth expert and as long as any moth wants to fly around my light bulb then I am content for that to happen and I am quite sure that many of them have no intention of getting into mischief, but should they decide to visit my wardrobes, then I am ready for them and I have learnt from bitter experience that more than one method of defence is wise. Number one, moth proof bags with ceder strips inside, number two the rentokil thingies and in trunks that contain wool that does not see light of day very often, then the good old moth ball does the trick. In passing, the smell of moth balls is pretty good at repelling inquisitive children too! My father when out East in his Navy days had a trunk made that was lined in ceder and then tin lined and with a very precise fitting lid and that, even with no moth bags and moth balls, does keep out the invaders -----its a shame he did not have more made.