Moths are destructive no doubt but they don t actually eat your clothes their babies do.
Moths eating clothes on washing line.
According to blake newton an extension entomologist at the university of kentucky moths lay eggs on fabrics caterpillars hatch from those eggs and then the caterpillars munch on the clothing.
Here learn how to get rid of any moths in the closet and prevent their return.
Washing is also important because moths are attracted to the sweat that accumulates in the sleeves of the clothes so to remove this entirely it is necessary to wash any dirty clothes with laundry.
Tiny moths you don t always see until you actually take your washing off the line.
Keep checking your clothes for moth holes keep rooms well ventilated as temperatures start to rise and keep a natural oil diffuser in your wardrobe at all times it smells great and wards off moths 20 total wardrobe care rentokil s moth cassettes are also a good precautionary measure.
Once the traps are set wash every item of clothing that was in the closet according to the care instructions and if possible dry on the highest heat setting to kill any eggs the moths may have laid.
To get rid of moths in your closet remove the clothes from the closet and place sticky moth traps by hanging them on clip hangers.
Moths are thriving because of a growing energy efficient trend which has seen people wash clothes at 30c a pest firm has claimed.
Wash clothes that contain larvae or eggs.
Clothes moths can t fly very far so it is.
Washing clothes at a lower temperature saves energy but it means eggs are not being killed.
I only ever got moths when i left baby sleepsuits out for a while without washing.
Moths don t eat clothes.
Clothes moths can decimate your favorite shirts and sweaters with holes.
One of the best methods of removing larvae is to wash your clothes at high temperatures at least 48 degrees celsius is needed to kill the moths.
I always give it a good shake as i remove it and fold it straight into the basket then bring the washing in in batches so they don t re settle on it.
Keep these items in the freezer for at least 24 hours to make sure any larvae are killed off.
Moths don t like dark places they don t eat polyester they need some moisture or organic soiling on the clothes to get established.
