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KJ Lyons Jan 4, 2007

I had a dear old collector call me and ask how she can prevent moths and other insects from attacking her older pieces? I work, primarily, with synthetics so I haven't researched this yet? Anyone have a solution that isn't too dangerous  ?
Thanks,
Karen

chrissibrinkley Jan 4, 2007

I use a few all natural web sites for my gardens, I'm really sensitive to chemicals and like the organic route. This is what one said and there are no stinky moth balls mentioned  :

Moths
Cedar chips in a cheesecloth square, or cedar oil in an absorbent cloth will repel moths. The cedar should be 'aromatic cedar', also referred to as juniper in some areas.
Homemade moth-repelling sachets can also be made with lavender, rosemary, vetiver and rose petals.
Dried lemon peels are also a natural moth deterrent - simply toss into clothes chest, or tie in cheesecloth and hang in the closet.

:hug:
~Chrissi

patsylakebears Jan 4, 2007

Cedar balls are also good to use, they also look nice placed in a small bowl.

KJ Lyons Jan 5, 2007

Chrissi and Patsy,
Thank you! I'm sure she'll love the idea of cedar! Safe and great smell.
Karen

rkr4cds Jan 5, 2007

Cedar seems to be the better choice on all of the Sheep, Wool, Fiber, Spinning and other fiber related yahoo groups I'm on. And some argue that it's the tightly sealed cedar CLOSET or zipped Fabric BAG with cedar balls inside that the wool/garment/blanket is stored in that's most of the deterrent.

As for the Lemon/Lavender/Herb sachets - the moths go right through them. They're more for the mood-setting, frame-of-mind for the garment wearer or blanket user. Sorry, Patty, don't want to shoot down your suggestions - I deal with too much raw wool and have gone to the sheep breeders/handlers/producers for answers. I cannot afford to have any infestations.