How to do it:
Use natural repellents like cedar blocks or lavender sachets in closets and drawers. Regularly clean and vacuum storage areas. Store off-season clothes in airtight containers. Wash or dry-clean clothes before storing. Inspect items periodically for signs of moths.

Result:
Reduces the risk of moth infestation and protects clothes from damage.

Problem:
This method could fail if containers are not fully sealed, repellents lose potency, or infested items are stored without cleaning.

How to do it:
Place dried lavender sachets, cedar blocks, or bay leaves in closets and drawers. Regularly clean storage areas and vacuum carpets to remove eggs and larvae. Store clean clothes in airtight containers or garment bags.

Result:
Natural scents repel moths, and cleanliness removes eggs and larvae, reducing the risk of damage.

Problem:
This method may fail if moths are already present, if scents fade, or if storage areas are not cleaned thoroughly.

How to do it:
Physically remove clothes moths and their larvae by vacuuming infested areas, cleaning closets, and shaking out garments. Store clean clothes in airtight containers or garment bags to exclude moths.

Result:
Reduces moth population and prevents new infestations by blocking access to clothing.

Problem:
This method may fail if eggs or larvae are missed during cleaning, or if containers are not fully sealed, allowing moths to re-enter.

How to do it:
Use natural predators like Trichogramma wasps to control clothes moths. Release these tiny wasps near closets or storage areas where moths are likely to lay eggs.

Result:

• Wasps parasitize moth eggs, reducing moth population
• Non-toxic and safe for humans and pets
• No chemical residues on clothes
• Environmentally friendly solution

Problem:
This method may fail if wasps do not find all moth eggs, or if environmental conditions (like temperature or humidity) are not suitable for wasp survival.

How to do it:
Use mothballs (naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene) in airtight containers with clothes. Place sachets of dried lavender or cedar chips as natural repellents. Regularly clean and vacuum storage areas. Wash or dry-clean clothes before storing.

Result:
Reduces and prevents moth infestations, protecting fabrics from damage.

Problem:
Method may fail if containers are not airtight, if mothballs are used incorrectly, or if eggs/larvae are already present in fabrics.