Keep Your Closets Bug Free With This DIY
Keep Your Closets Bug Free With Cedarwood
Cedarwood has long been recognized as a moth repellent, and for good reason—it works. If you're lucky enough to have a cedar-lined closet or chest, be sure to make use of it. Otherwise, pick up some cedar planks, chips or blocks from the store, and place them wherever they're needed. I also put new tent traps out every six months to capture any stray moths. (see link below)
Here is how I make the all-natural cedar spray. It can be used on to protect your wool and cashmere sweaters, socks, and scarves from moths, and other pests.
Cedar Spray DIY
NEED
2-ounce dark glass bottle
40 drops cedarwood essential oil
1/2 teaspoon witch hazel
distilled water
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine cedarwood essential oil, witch hazel, and swirl in a bottle to combine. Top off the bottle with water.
Shake each time before use and spray on cedarwood planks, walls, blocks, hangers to freshen up the cedar. It also helps to lightly sand the planks a little, wipe clean, and then spray with cedar spray.
TIP
I do this in every spring and fall so I never had a problem with moths or other pests again!
Other ways I apply it…
1. Place a diffuser filled with cedarwood oil inside your closet.
2. Add a few drops of cedarwood oil to existing bags of cedar chips to increase the aroma.
3. Put a few drops of cedarwood oil on a clean sock, ball it up and place it in your closet.
4. Place baskets of potpourri infused with cedarwood oil in your closet.
5. Spray cedar plank drawer liners, hangers, and blocks with cedarwood oil
Clothing Moth Traps
NEED
Dr. Killigan's Premium Clothing Moth Traps with Pheromones Prime. They are Non-Toxic Clothes Moth Trap with Lure for Closets & Carpet. Just open, peel, and fold. Clean and Efficient. Pheromone attractant already in the glue so they are easy to use. They run about $20.00 for six traps.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H9F2VGH?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Moth Tents - Clothing Moth Traps use potent pheromones to attract male moths and end the breeding cycle that produces new larvae that feast on your clothes. These culprits are the shy and quiet type, and often stay hidden. They may even initially fly right by the trap. Give these boys some time to be lured by the powerful pheromone. Keep in mind that female or juvenile moths will not be lured. Catching the males will end the breeding cycle thus ending your clothing moth problem!
THESE TRAPS:
· √ Safeguard your cherished items from further, or future, infestation.
· √ Protect your family’s health by using a completely non-toxic and chemical-free solution.
· √ Look great and are meant to be displayed as they target destructive clothing and carpet moths and end the breeding cycle.
Below is my closet, and yes those are all natural fiber sweaters and tops. So keeping bugs out of my closet is very important to me. I love to also run the diffuser with lavender and Frankincense essential oils.
If you'd like to learn more about essential oils check out my friend Kay Peña - Essential Oilologist's tips at https://www.kaycaregiving.com/
Until next time, Jonelle'
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