Using Essential Oils to Control Moths
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Have you experienced the frustration of putting on a favorite sweater, only to find a hole in the garment? There’s a good chance that your clothes have been the victim of moths. These frustrating pests can do a lot of damage to clothes, or any other fabric, such as favorite linens.
Adult moths don’t actually feed on clothing, fabrics or fibers. But the larvae from their eggs do a lot of damage. The larvae will look for food sources until they enter the cocoon stage. This makes your clothes and other fabrics at risk for moth larvae food supplies.
There’s one popular method of controlling moths in your home, and it doesn’t even involve using harsh chemicals. Instead, you can control the moth population with two favorite essential oils – lavender and cedar.
The smell of lavender and cedar will not kill the moths or their larvae. But, the scent of either of these two oils will mask the male moth’s ability to scent female pheromones. So the males can’t find the females to mate, and the population dies out.
Before you start using the essential oils, wipe out all drawers, closet surfaces and storage bins with a damp sponge. Shake your clothing items and linens out to get rid of any eggs. If you have access to a clothes line, hang your garments outside to dry out in the sun.
Once you’ve cleaned out the existing moth population, use satchels filled with either lavender or cedar shavings to keep moths from coming back. These satchels will maintain their fragrance strength for about two years. After that, you’ll need to replace them. On average, a satchel filled with lavender or cedar will be effective for a radius of about five feet. An average closet will require several satchels to keep moths from breeding.
We’re happy to provide more tips on how you can control the pest population around your home. For a free inspection, give us a call at 888-675-0258 or go to http://www.accuracypluscalifornia.com/.
