Late spring is when clothes moths begin to appear and they only have two things in mind, mating and laying eggs. The only thing worse than all those holes they create in your blankets, carpets, curtains, wool, fur, down and any animal-based materials is how hard they are to get rid of. The moth larvae are the ones that do all the damage to fabrics, carpets and furnishings. Here are some practical changes you can make to reduce – if not illuminate moths. 1) Deep clean your wardrobe as moths like undisturbed corners that are dark and warm. Keep your clothes clean as they love to eat human sweat and food particles. Store your knitwear in garment bags, vet your vintage clothing and invest in cedar wood hangers. 2) Clothes moths love a humid room- somewhere between 75 and 90 percent, so if your house is really humid invest in a dehumidifier or have your exhaust fans automatically run until bathroom moisture is eliminated. 3) Moth repellents are helpful. Fill fabric pouches, tea bags, wiffle balls, or just a bowl with moth-repellent herbs or essential oils like lavender, rosemary, mint, thyme, cloves, peppercorns, lemon, eucalyptus, and ginseng. Cucumbers peels are also a natural pest control solution for repelling moths and many other pests. 4) Call in the professionals if the “do it yourself retail products” aren’t working, here at go green pest control.ca we can help you get rid of moths, saving your valuables and undue worry.
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