{"title":"How to get rid of clothing moths in the closet | Non-toxic","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf little holes keep appearing in your sweaters or you find silky webbing and gritty specks in the corners of a shelf, clothing moths have settled into your closet. It is an ideal home for them: dark, quiet and full of the wool, cashmere and silk their larvae feed on. The answer is not a mothball. It is a careful clean-out of the infested clothes, a deep clean of the closet itself and a way to catch the adults and keep new moths out, all without toxic fumes on the clothes you wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy clothing moths love a closet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClothing moths avoid light and movement, so a closet you rarely disturb suits them perfectly. The adults are secretive and do not eat; they simply mate and lay eggs on natural fibers. It is the larvae that feed on keratin, the protein in wool, silk, fur and felt. They favor pieces stored unwashed, since sweat and body oils draw them in. They work the hidden spots first: the backs of collars, inside folds, along seams and where a garment touches the wall or floor. When a larva is ready to pupate it crawls into a seam or corner, which is why the trouble keeps surfacing on the pieces you wear least. (More on the how and why: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-clothing-moths\"\u003eHow to get rid of clothing moths\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/insects\/pantry-moths-vs-clothing-moths\"\u003ePantry moths vs. clothing moths\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe non-toxic fix for your closet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake everything out and sort as you go, checking the natural fibers for holes, webbing and gritty frass. Treat or discard whatever is infested: wash it in hot water at 120°F or above, run it through a hot dryer for at least 30 minutes, have delicates dry-cleaned, or seal it in a bag and freeze it at 0°F for about two weeks. Vacuum the empty closet from top to bottom, getting into the corners, baseboards and carpet edges where eggs and larvae hide, then empty the vacuum outside. Wipe the shelves and hard surfaces with a vinegar-and-water solution and follow with a light spray of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray\"\u003eSix Feet Under\u003c\/a\u003e. Once everything is dry, puff a thin, even layer of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dust-to-dust-non-toxic-insect-powder\"\u003eDust to Dust\u003c\/a\u003e into the cracks and edges with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insect-buster\"\u003eInsect Buster\u003c\/a\u003e. Before you restock, hang \u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-clothing-moth-traps-6-traps\"\u003eClothing Moth Traps\u003c\/a\u003e to catch the males and monitor the closet, then tuck in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cedar-planks\"\u003eCedar Planks\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cedar-chip-canisters\"\u003eCedar Chips\u003c\/a\u003e canister to repel new moths, refreshing their oils with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cedar-ward-moth-repellent\"\u003eCedar Ward\u003c\/a\u003e as the scent fades. Cedar keeps moths away but will not cure an active infestation, so it works best once the closet is clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClear your closet step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty and inspect: check keratin fibers like wool, cashmere and silk for holes, webbing and frass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat or toss: hot-wash, hot-dry, dry-clean or freeze anything infested or uncertain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the space: vacuum corners and carpet edges, wipe shelves with vinegar and water then Six Feet Under, then once dry leave a thin layer of Dust to Dust in the cracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrap and repel: tuck in Cedar Planks and Chips (refreshed with Cedar Ward), then hang Clothing Moth Traps last to catch the males and monitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/how-to-kill-clothing-moths-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to kill clothing moths\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-toxic-clothing-moths-control-guide\"\u003eNon-toxic clothing moths control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop non-toxic clothing moth control → browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clothing-moths\"\u003eClothing moth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"insect-buster","title":"Insect Buster: Targeted Insect Powder Applicator - Works with Dust to Dust or any Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eDisperse insect powders with precision using this meticulously engineered bulb duster, saving you time and money on pest control.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":42471887503578,"sku":"IB-SML-08","price":24.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 oz","offer_id":42471887470810,"sku":"IB-LRG-14","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/The-Insect-Buster-Bulb-Duster-small.jpg?v=1762439476"},{"product_id":"premium-clothing-moth-traps-6-traps","title":"Clothing Moth Trap (6 Pack) - Double Potent Pheromone \u0026 Glue Formula - Protect Your Closet","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrusted by The Smithsonian Institution and 100,000+ households, these pheromone traps are the leading solution to get rid of clothes moths once and for all. 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Extracted from Juniperus Virginiana L., a member of the Cupressaceae family, the cedarwood oil releases a blend of terpenes—volatile organic compounds such as thujopsene, cedrol, and alpha cedrene—that vaporize into the air and create a formidable barrier for pests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen these terpenes disperse, they disrupt the pheromone signals used by female moths to attract males, effectively interfering with their ability to mate. Additionally, the cedar vapors irritate and disorient pests, reducing their chances of establishing colonies or laying eggs in sensitive areas like closets, attics and storage chests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile adult moths do not feed on fabrics, their larvae are destructive, feeding on keratin-rich fibers like wool, cashmere and silk. 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