Moths are destructive no doubt but they don t actually eat your clothes their babies do.
Moths eating clothes on washing line.
Keep them hanging on your rail at all times from 5 at amazon.
Keep these items in the freezer for at least 24 hours to make sure any larvae are killed off.
Freeze any clothes or belongings that show signs of moths.
Moths don t eat clothes.
Moths are thriving because of a growing energy efficient trend which has seen people wash clothes at 30c a pest firm has claimed.
Tiny moths you don t always see until you actually take your washing off the line.
Here learn how to get rid of any moths in the closet and prevent their return.
Washing clothes at a lower temperature saves energy but it means eggs are not being killed.
According to blake newton an extension entomologist at the university of kentucky moths lay eggs on fabrics caterpillars hatch from those eggs and then the caterpillars munch on the clothing.
I always give it a good shake as i remove it and fold it straight into the basket then bring the washing in in batches so they don t re settle on it.
To get rid of moths in your closet remove the clothes from the closet and place sticky moth traps by hanging them on clip hangers.
I only ever got moths when i left baby sleepsuits out for a while without washing.
Wash clothes that contain larvae or eggs.
To get moths you need to leave somewhat dirty natural fibre clothes lying around in the light in warm conditions.
Moths don t like dark places they don t eat polyester they need some moisture or organic soiling on the clothes to get established.
Once the traps are set wash every item of clothing that was in the closet according to the care instructions and if possible dry on the highest heat setting to kill any eggs the moths may have laid.
Clothes moths can decimate your favorite shirts and sweaters with holes.
Keep checking your clothes for moth holes keep rooms well ventilated as temperatures start to rise and keep a natural oil diffuser in your wardrobe at all times it smells great and wards off moths 20 total wardrobe care rentokil s moth cassettes are also a good precautionary measure.
