{"title":"Non-toxic clothing moths control","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou should not have to choose between saving your wardrobe and keeping mothballs away from your family. Non-toxic clothing moth control pairs a few natural tools with a little good housekeeping: catch the breeding adults with traps, kill any eggs and larvae with heat or cold, then keep new moths away with cedar rather than chemicals. Here is how the pieces fit together and why they work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow non-toxic clothing moth control works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld-school mothballs rely on toxic fumes that linger in your clothes and your air. The non-toxic approach targets the moth's life cycle instead. The damage is done by larvae feeding on keratin, the protein in wool, cashmere, silk and fur; the secretive adults do not eat and exist only to breed. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-clothing-moth-traps-6-traps\"\u003eClothing Moth Traps\u003c\/a\u003e use a pheromone lure to catch the adult males on a sticky glue board, which disrupts mating and tells you whether moths are still active. For the eggs and larvae already in your fibers, heat and cold do the work: a hot wash at 120°F or above, a hot dryer cycle, dry cleaning, or about two weeks sealed in the freezer at 0°F kills them without a single chemical. Cedar then keeps new moths from settling in, using aromatic oils rather than poison. It is a repellent, not a cure, so it works best once the infested items are cleaned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding your non-toxic defense\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin by catching and treating what is already there, then shift to prevention. Hang Clothing Moth Traps in closets and storage to catch the males and monitor for activity. Treat or discard any infested pieces, then clean and properly store your wool and silk, sealing off-season items in bins or garment bags. Line those spaces with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cedar-planks\"\u003eCedar Planks\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cedar-chip-canisters\"\u003eCedar Chips\u003c\/a\u003e. Because cedar loses its punch as the oils dry out, refresh them with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cedar-ward-moth-repellent\"\u003eCedar Ward\u003c\/a\u003e now and then. For closet floors, baseboards and carpet edges where larvae hide, vacuum first, then puff a thin, even layer of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dust-to-dust-non-toxic-insect-powder\"\u003eDust to Dust\u003c\/a\u003e with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insect-buster\"\u003eInsect Buster\u003c\/a\u003e. Finally, wipe hard surfaces with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray\"\u003eSix Feet Under\u003c\/a\u003e, a plant-powered contact spray meant for surfaces rather than garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour non-toxic moth-control kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatch and monitor: Clothing Moth Traps catch the breeding males and show you when activity stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKill eggs and larvae without chemicals: hot-wash, hot-dry, dry-clean or freeze infested and stored items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepel naturally: Cedar Planks and Chips, refreshed with Cedar Ward as the scent fades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat hiding spots: vacuum, then Dust to Dust in cracks and Six Feet Under on hard surfaces, never on clothes.\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\/how-to-get-rid-of-clothing-moths-in-the-closet-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to get rid of clothing moths in the closet\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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As if that wasn't enough, Six Feet Under spray provides residual repellent for up to 30 days.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKills 50+ insect species on contact and residually for up to 30 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYields the fastest kill times among competing brands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to use: Point, shoot, celebrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe when used as directed for people, pets and the planet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaves you money on costly pest management services.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBacked by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42795135729882,"sku":"SFU-24","price":24.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/six-feet-under-plant-powered-insect-spray.jpg?v=1762439486"},{"product_id":"cedar-planks","title":"Cedar Planks (10 Pack) - Premium Clothing Moth Repellent – 100% Natural Protection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"c-message_kit__gutter\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p-rich_text_block\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p-rich_text_section\"\u003ePotent, all-natural, sustainably sourced protection against hole-making moths for your clothes, carpets and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48179840581850,"sku":"CP-10","price":24.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/cedar-planks-main.png?v=1756488874"},{"product_id":"dust-to-dust-non-toxic-insect-powder","title":"Dust to Dust: Dual-Action Kills \u0026 Repels (1 Bottle) - Plant-Powered Insect Powder (10 oz )","description":"\u003cp\u003eEliminate 100+ insect species, including ants, roaches, ticks and fleas with this plant-powered insect powder with leave-behind lethality, yielding faster kill times than diatomaceous earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43780784881882,"sku":"DTD-10","price":17.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/Dust-to-Dust-Insect-Powder.jpg?v=1762439626"},{"product_id":"cedar-ward-moth-repellent","title":"Cedar Ward - Rejuvenating Spray - Premium Cedar Oil - Restore The Natural Preventative Properties of Cedarwood (4 oz)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"lipsum\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCedar Ward Spray uses the natural potency of Virginian cedarwood oil to repel clothing moths, pantry moths—specifically the rice moth species, cockroaches, silverfish and other pests from your protected areas. 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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