Keeping Moths Out of Stored Items Without Mothballs

Is keeping moths out of stored items without mothballs possible? Yes, in fact, it's preferable. I grew up with mothballs in my closet. I know a lot of people who swear by them. I always hated those mothballs when I was a kid. They did keep the moths away. No wonder. Those things reeked of chemicals. Even as a kid, I knew that couldn't be environmentally safe. Are you still keeping pests out of stored items with mothballs? Stop it right now. There are much better alternatives.

Let's start with cedar. Cedar is versatile. There are cedar trunks, cedar closets, cedar blocks and cedar chips. There are even cedar balls you can hang with your clothing. Cedar smells wonderful. It keeps the moths away. It lasts for years. Cedar makes keeping moths out of stored items without mothballs simple and affordable.

It's a little known secret that lavender provides moth protection. Men and women alike love the scent of lavender. In fact, men find woman who wear lavender perfume irresistible. So, there you go ladies. Use those lavender sachets Grandma made you. They're great at keeping moths out of stored items without mothballs. Plus, those lavender scented clothes might get you a man.

Don't forget about airtight containers. Grandma had no such thing back in her day. That's why she had to use mothballs. Cedar was expensive due to transport issues. Not everyone had lavender growing in their yard, either. Keeping moths out of stored items without mothballs was nearly impossible. I guess that is one good thing about those airtight plastic containers. They keep out moths and other pests very effectively.

Say no to cardboard boxes if you want to keep moths at bay. Cardboard is an inexpensive storage option. Still, if you have a pest problem, it could be just the opposite. Cardboard boxes provide easy access for critters of all kinds. Using them might result in having to replace expensive insect damaged clothing. It's wise to skip cardboard boxes if you're trying to keep moths out of stored items.

Keeping moths out of stored items without mothballs? Be sure to clean clothes prior to storage. Many people clean their wool coats just once a year, due to cost and practicality. Be sure to time that cleaning right. Cleaning clothes before packing them away keeps moth damage minimal. Moth larvae are more likely to feast on soiled clothing. Plus, if you ask your dry cleaner, they can seal your garments in a special cedar imprinted bag.

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Personal experience