Moth problem...

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Sun Jan 09, 2005 5:59 pm

What do you all do to prevent moths? I just went to pull my favorite

lavender color cashmere sweater out of the closet (it wasn't even out of

the dry cleaning bag yet!) and there is a moth hole right smack dab in the

front.

I have tons of cedar stuff around, chips and blocks and cedar balls and still,

this is the third sweater that has been ruined. I hate mothballs but is that

the only way? And if I do end up using them, how do you get that smell out

every time you want to wear a sweater?

Any help well be greatly appreciated, I'm so sad.

:-1

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 3:08 am

valerie wrote: What do you all do to prevent moths?

Careful examination of clothes before long storage - moth-proof storage... bars of soap (Imperial Leather) in with clothes... moth-balls if really needed (warm air after).... sacrificial articles de-mothed every so often.... but No. 1 - swat they little beggars if you see them.

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 6:37 am

Bill Sikes wrote: Careful examination of clothes before long storage - moth-proof storage... bars of soap (Imperial Leather) in with clothes... moth-balls if really needed (warm air after).... sacrificial articles de-mothed every so often.... but No. 1 - swat they little beggars if you see them. Camphor Balls, get them at the Co-Op Sir Bill

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 6:47 am

capt_buzzard wrote: Camphor Balls, get them at the Co-Op Sir Bill

"Valerie" said she didn't like to use them....

A Karenina · Post by **A Karenina** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 8:34 am

That's awful, Valerie. I'm sorry.

Try folding your sweaters, wrapping them in plain tissue, and then sealing them in plastic storage bags. You can add a cedar chip or a sachet so it smells nice.

As for your lavendar cashmere sweater, you can try taking it to a local knit shop. They *might* be able to repair it. It would depend on the sweater design...but they could add something to cover up the moth hole like a second color, or they could take the bottom part of the sweater apart, and re-knit it but it would be shorter.

Hope this helps a bit.

Paula · Post by **Paula** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 12:39 pm

I love MOth Balls...Haven't had a problem here. you must have some good sweaters that are tasty. Store them out of your home? Is there a local dry cleaners that offers storage? I use moth crystals around my house for insect protection. I have exterminators 4-5 times yearly? I cannot handle spiders, you have no idea....

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Mon Jan 10, 2005 2:41 pm

Bill Sikes wrote: "Valerie" said she didn't like to use them.... She bites more than Moths

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 12:51 pm

capt_buzzard wrote: She bites more than Moths

I resemble that remark!!

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 12:53 pm

A Karenina wrote: That's awful, Valerie. I'm sorry.

Try folding your sweaters, wrapping them in plain tissue, and then sealing them in plastic storage bags. You can add a cedar chip or a sachet so it smells nice.

As for your lavendar cashmere sweater, you can try taking it to a local knit shop. They *might* be able to repair it. It would depend on the sweater design...but they could add something to cover up the moth hole like a second color, or they could take the bottom part of the sweater apart, and re-knit it but it would be shorter.

Hope this helps a bit.

It does, indeed, and thanks. I will check it out, I wouldn't mind if there was

a little applique design or something to put on it...

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 2:01 pm

Valerie try this site its really opened my eyes.

http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_c/c-504.html

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 2:23 pm

valerie wrote: I resemble that remark!!

Sorry Valerie.

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 2:24 pm

I used to take the Moth to the Rex every Saturday afternoon. Those were the days.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 3:57 pm

capt_buzzard wrote: Sorry Valerie.

Hey, no need to be sorry... I was teasing sorry if it didn't come out right

over this dang 'puter... that's why I put the wink in!!

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 3:58 pm

capt_buzzard wrote: I used to take the Moth to the Rex every Saturday afternoon. Those were the days.

What does this mean? I take it the Rex is a movie theater?

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 4:05 pm

abbey wrote: Valerie try this site its really opened my eyes.

http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_c/c-504.html

Wow, that opened my eyes, too. Thank you. Great info.

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 4:17 pm

valerie wrote: Hey, no need to be sorry... I was teasing sorry if it didn't come out right

over this dang 'puter... that's why I put the wink in!!

:guitarist :p