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Posted by Phaedrine Stonebridge on April 28, 2008, 1:12 pm
> Help!
> The only place I have to store my fabrics is in a room that does have some
> openings to the outside. Big enough for bugs to get through. I wouldn't
> have too much of a problem if it were just moths since I have cedar balls to
> put in the drawers. But I don't know if that will protect the cottons from
> moths too.
> Also, I have seen several indications of wasps, dead ones and shavings.
> Should I take the natural fabrics downstairs to a more hospitable
> environment? Are the rest safe? Some other solution?
A few weeks ago, I was looking for traps for pantry moths and I could
swear I recall seeing a pheromone trap/lure for "closet" moths as well.
You might want to do a little search. That way, even if a moth got near
your fabric, it would make a bee-line for the lure.
I can attest that lavender seems to work fairly well for me in
combination with cedar which is well known to actually kill clothing
moth larvae. Lavender is a great repellent but I don't think it will
kill existing larvae (they are what eat holes in wool, not adult moths).
I use cedar blocks in my fabric closet as well as cotton balls
periodically soaked in lavender oil and lavender sachets (I grow my own
lavender). There is also cedar particle board but I'm not sure how safe
it is given the dangers of regular particle board. I just don't know if
they share the same problem.
You might want to check with any of the Martha Stewart resources. Her
advisories are particularly good on these kinds of topics. Good luck!
Phae
--
"The tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time
with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
-- Thomas Jefferson
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