Finding moth holes in your clothes or baby caterpillars in your pantry is a big bummer. Unfortunately, moths will not go away on their own either. Remove moths and larvae from your home with these eight easy tips:
1. Vacuum.
Vacuum your home regularly to clear up eggs or larvae that might be creeping around or any dirt and dust that could attract more moths into your home.
2. Clean with vinegar.
Clean out your pantry and closet shelves with a vinegar cleaning solution to clear out any nests and eggs that may be hiding in there.
3. Store your food properly.
Use storage containers with tight-fitting lids to keep moths from getting into your dry foods and laying eggs.
4. Store your clothes properly.
Keep your closets and pantries cool and dry. Seal your clothes that aren’t frequently worn in airtight or vacuum-sealed bags to prevent moths from getting to them.
5. Use cedar oil.
Because cedar oil deters moths, diffusing cedar oil into your home is a great way to keep them at bay.
Certain herbs –– like rosemary, lavender, cloves, and bay leaves –– help keep moths away. Place some herbs in sachets around your home for natural moth prevention. Or use this pre-made herb bag from earthkind to keep moths out.
7. Freeze them out.
Place any salvageable food or moth-eaten clothes in the freezer for at least three days to kill off any eggs and larvae.
8. If needed, set out moth traps.
Moth traps are sticky pieces of flypaper that have been saturated with moth pheromones to attract and trap adult moths. We don’t love this method, but to make an initial dent in your moth infestation, you may need to catch some of the adults first. Or build your own.