{"title":"How to get rid of webbing clothes moths | Non-toxic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe webbing clothes moth is the little golden moth behind most closet damage. You rarely see the adult, which prefers to run into a dark fold rather than fly, but you will find its calling cards: silky webbing on wool and silk, gritty specks and small, irregular holes. Getting rid of webbing clothes moths means treating what their larvae are feeding on, cleaning out their hiding spots and trapping the adults to break the cycle, all without mothballs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to know it is a webbing clothes moth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebbing clothes moths are small, about a quarter-inch long at rest, with plain buff or golden wings and no dark spots. They avoid light and are weak fliers, so you are more likely to spot the larvae or their silk than the adult. The cream-colored larvae spin fine silken webbing and leave sand-like frass the color of whatever they are eating. They feed on keratin, the protein in wool, cashmere, silk, fur and felt, and favor items stored unwashed. If the moths you see are near food rather than fabric, you may be dealing with a pantry moth instead. (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\/identifying-moths-in-your-house-101\"\u003eIdentifying moths in your house 101\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe non-toxic way to get rid of them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack down what the larvae are feeding on, starting where you have seen webbing or holes and working outward through the nearby natural fibers. 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 closet, drawers and any carpet edges nearby to lift out eggs and larvae, then empty the canister outside. Wipe hard surfaces with a vinegar-and-water solution followed by a light spray of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray\"\u003eSix Feet Under\u003c\/a\u003e. Once 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 with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insect-buster\"\u003eInsect Buster\u003c\/a\u003e. Hang \u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-clothing-moth-traps-6-traps\"\u003eClothing Moth Traps\u003c\/a\u003e to catch the adult males on their pheromone lure, which breaks the breeding cycle and shows you when the moths are gone. To keep them away, store clean items with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cedar-planks\"\u003eCedar Planks\u003c\/a\u003e and refresh the cedar with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cedar-ward-moth-repellent\"\u003eCedar Ward\u003c\/a\u003e as its scent fades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGet rid of webbing clothes moths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify: small golden moths that avoid light, plus silky webbing and gritty specks on wool and silk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat or toss: hot-wash, hot-dry, dry-clean or freeze anything infested to kill eggs and larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean and treat: vacuum, wipe with vinegar and water then Six Feet Under, and leave a thin layer of Dust to Dust in the cracks once dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrap and prevent: hang Clothing Moth Traps to catch the males, then store clean items with cedar refreshed by Cedar Ward.\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":19.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 oz","offer_id":42471887470810,"sku":"IB-LRG-14","price":23.97,"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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