Comments on: Keep the Moths that Eat Clothes Out of Your Home https://nourishandnestle.com/keep-the-moths-that-eat-clothes-out-of-your-home/ Creative Living and Delicious Eating Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:05:19 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lynn https://nourishandnestle.com/keep-the-moths-that-eat-clothes-out-of-your-home/#comment-22418 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:05:19 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=36809#comment-22418 In reply to Janice.

Oh Janet, I’m glad you found the ‘laying field’, but saddened it was in an antique fur jacket! I know that was heartbreaking for you. Dang those awful little creatures!

I’m relieved that my article has helped you manage the pests, it’s an ongoing challenge until you fully eradicate them.

Keep the faith, my friend.

]]> By: Janice https://nourishandnestle.com/keep-the-moths-that-eat-clothes-out-of-your-home/#comment-22410 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:38:43 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=36809#comment-22410 I found this article a couple of years ago (thank goodness!). I have always stored my seasonal clothes in rubbermaid boxes and the hanging clothes in a cedar closet. Then we moved here and I began to find holes in cotton t-shirts and in a brand new just purchased shirt. I was stumped as to why this was happening but then found “remains” in a couple of the plastic boxes. I have always vacuumed and washed the closets and dresser drawers when changing over each season but after reading this article, I vacuumed and washed the inside of each box as well. Since I read the article I bought the moth traps you recommended and lo and behold, the first week I put them up, they were LOADED with moths! I called an exterminator who quoted $1200 to exterminate a couple of closets and according to him, would have to have every piece of clothing dried cleaned. Dry cleaning is very expensive where I live so that was not an option. The moth traps have helped tremendously and at least give me a head’s up when I have moth activity. In the meantime, I continue to maintain the closets and clothes, never putting anything in that hasn’t been washed and recently invested in some transparent clothes bags for the hanging clothes. The activity has been reduced but unfortunately am still finding some activity despite, every effort. I’ve even sprayed with the moth trap company’s spray. And recently found what might have been the biggest “laying field” – an antique real fur jacket that was covered with moth holes and missing fur. It was heartbreaking to throw my mother’s coat away but it was not salvageable. Since then, activity has been very limited, thank Goodness! Thanks for the article which is saving my clothes!!!!

]]> By: savya https://nourishandnestle.com/keep-the-moths-that-eat-clothes-out-of-your-home/#comment-22028 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:33:08 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=36809#comment-22028 Keeping the house clean and sealing the entry points. Moth balls can also help in keeping them away. Always best to go for pest control services work and to cover the entire house and also drainage and restroom areas.

]]> By: lynn https://nourishandnestle.com/keep-the-moths-that-eat-clothes-out-of-your-home/#comment-20288 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:02:15 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=36809#comment-20288 In reply to Alice Mcmiller.

Thank you Alice! It’s my pleasure.

]]> By: Alice Mcmiller https://nourishandnestle.com/keep-the-moths-that-eat-clothes-out-of-your-home/#comment-20285 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:06:37 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=36809#comment-20285 Your comprehensive guide on keeping clothes-eating moths away is fantastic! The detailed steps on prevention, detection, and natural remedies are really informative. Thanks for providing such helpful advice to ensure our clothes stay safe and moth-free!

]]> By: lynn https://nourishandnestle.com/keep-the-moths-that-eat-clothes-out-of-your-home/#comment-19932 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:06:23 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=36809#comment-19932 In reply to Margaret.

Thanks so much, Margaret! It is so helpful to have first-hand experience with these tips. And I’m all about finding non-chemical ways to deal with little nasties.

Have a great day!

Lynn

]]> By: Margaret https://nourishandnestle.com/keep-the-moths-that-eat-clothes-out-of-your-home/#comment-19929 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:05:44 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=36809#comment-19929 Freezing works beautifully and without chemicals.
Put garments in the freezer (or outside if it’s cold enough – I store my wool yarns outside in the winter). Leave for a week to kill the moths, bring inside for a week to allow eggs and pupae to hatch and get going and then freeze for another week.

]]> By: Kaz https://nourishandnestle.com/keep-the-moths-that-eat-clothes-out-of-your-home/#comment-18693 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:05:07 +0000 https://nourishandnestle.com/?p=36809#comment-18693 Thanku very much for a thorough insight into these lil buggers! 😡 have found a few pieces of treasured clothing sporting lil holes and seen one or two flying around my walk in robe 😨😤😡
I’ve bought the lil hanging plastic satchels and wondered what on earth they were letting off into that enclosed space! U don’t really think about the danger or health aspect as u just think they’re safe and will eliminate the problem..now I know better..again thanku and much appreciate all your research.
Cheers Kaz 😆

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