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Do clothes moths have predators?

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BlueBelle Sat 20-Jul-19 17:11:19

I don’t think I ve got any real wool clothes so that’s probably why I ve never had any ?

Grammaretto Sat 20-Jul-19 17:10:52

you may be onto something there midgey
I've not tried camphor oil venall. I am a bit sceptical since lavender bags, strong smelling soap and cedar balls have been as much use as trying to wave a magic wand.

Grammaretto Sat 20-Jul-19 16:34:37

No Bluebelle, the naphthalene balls we remember so well are not sold any more. I think they poison people as well as moths.
Part of the problem is that we tend to wash our clothes on a cool wash which doesn't kill the eggs, which hatch into larvae which do the damage, Once you see a moth - and they are tiny- it's too late , the damage is done. The adults have no mouths. They are looking for a mate to start the whole cycle.
I know I'm not alone because I went into Lakeland looking for some of the traps and when I asked, a queue formed! I was told moths are endemic in the flats in the city.
Just as I think I'm winning, I see another blighter.
I think you may be safe Roseleah if you wear and wash your clothes regularly.

midgey Sat 20-Jul-19 16:32:39

I think their only real predator is a vacuum cleaner!

vena11 Sat 20-Jul-19 16:26:30

Have you tried Camphor oil .

BlueBelle Sat 20-Jul-19 16:20:40

I ve never had any ?
Can’t you get moth balls any more ?

RosieLeah Sat 20-Jul-19 16:19:24

I shall watch this and see what the responses are. I have loads of these little moths in my dwelling, and I have a lot of wool and silk clothing, but none get chewed. I presumed it was because of the lavender bags I use.

Grammaretto Sat 20-Jul-19 16:07:31

I cant think that they do as I have tried everything from lavender to hard core poisons and nothing deters the wee B****rs
They merrily eat their way through carpets and clothes indiscriminately and have defeated me.
I feel I've done everything possible. I even have a dedicated freezer for storing precious rugs and heirlooms

I love pure wool and natural fibres and so do the wretched moths.

I have thrown away lots of clothes and scrubbed out wardrobes and drawers but I still have them.
I have spent a small fortune on pheromone traps
Has anyone an answer?