Natural Moth Repellents - L'Envers Sustainable Brand (2024)

FAQs

What is the best natural repellent for moths? ›

Cedarwood, Peppermint, Lavender, Citronella, Clove, Rosemary & Thyme Essential Oil.

In the case of an infestation, freeze the affected items for at least 72 hours to kill off any moth larvae. Natural repellents such as cedar chips or lavender sachets can be used in storage areas along with using vinegar, bay leaves, or other natural repellents.

Moths tend to dislike lavender and Cedar. Although lavender smells great to humans, it is highly repellent to insects like moths. Cedar is another great choice. Cedar masks the smell of natural fabrics and also gives clothing and linens a fresh, fragrant aroma.

Reefer-Galler SLA Cedar Spray

This powerful spray contains pyrethrins and other pesticides that effectively kill moths on contact.

For the fabric moth pests, non-chemical methods e.g. vacuuming/sanitation, proper storage, and conventional materials e.g. liquid sprays and dusts are commonly used. Monitoring using various traps including pheromone traps where applicable is done thereafter to ensure moth problems do not persist.

The best way of killing adults, eggs and larvae is to deep freeze items. Seal them in plastic 'freezer' bags at -18°C for at least two weeks. Adult clothes moths can be killed by spray aerosols, but using these to target larvae is more difficult.

The strong acidic smell of vinegar will repel moths away from the area as well as cleanse the area from dirt, dust, moth eggs and larvae.

Air, heat, or freeze items you don't dry-clean or wash. A combination of sunlight and vigorously brushing the infested items can kill moth eggs and larvae.

What plant keeps moths away? ›

Lavender (Perennial)–This well-known purple perennial is not only fragrant, but also well known to repel mosquitos, moths, flies, and fleas. Plant lavender in sunny areas outside or place dried bouquets around your home.

Vinegar is a fantastic natural moth-killing option because its acidity makes it capable of killing moth eggs and removing lingering pheromones. You can also safely spray a vinegar and water solution on most fabrics, although you might want to do a spot test first to make sure that any fabric dyes will not be affected.

GETTING RID OF MOTHS WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

The essential oils include May Chang, Lavender, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Laurel, Rosemary, Thyme & Clove Bud.

Using natural essential oils, such as tea tree oil, lavender oil or cedarwood, can deter moths from laying eggs and help control existing moths. One way to use tea tree oil is by making a spray. To make a spray, mix 15-20 drops of tea tree oil with 500 ml of water and pour the mixture into a spray bottle.

Use this handy trick to keep moths and other pests away from your outdoor areas. In the morning spray or paint some citronella oils on your light bulbs. As night falls they should be dry. When you turn the bulbs on at night, the heat will warm up the oil and radiate it to deter moths and other pests.