Comment by zabzonk
3 years ago
indeed, and i would not like to exterminate any of them. but it is bit irritating when the wool pullover you put away in spring is completely buggered come autumn. they are difficult to get rid of.
3 years ago
indeed, and i would not like to exterminate any of them. but it is bit irritating when the wool pullover you put away in spring is completely buggered come autumn. they are difficult to get rid of.
Naphtalene is supposed to deter them. It doesn't smell pleasant but at least it sublimates, leaving no stains.
Been there. Moth balls really work.
Any advice on usage? How many/ what placement do you do? Had you success with the wood ones (Cedar ?) or another type? Sanding any x times or not at all?
I use the ones that I think are naphthalene or something like that. I put them in a jar with a loose lid, and throw the jar into whatever bin I'm storing the clothes in.
However, they are not innocuous:
https://ldh.la.gov/assets/oph/Center-EH/envepi/Pest/Document...
I think they are quite toxic so are meant to be placed in sealed containers with wool clothing. Then when you want to use the clothes clean them first to remove the residue.