How to Stop Moths From Eating Your Wool Coats | Non-Toxic

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How to Stop Moths From Eating Your Wool Coats (Without Toxic Chemicals) You pull your favorite wool coat out of the closet for the first cold day — and find it dotted with tiny holes. It’s one of the most disheartening wardrobe discoveries there is, and it almost always means one thing: clothing moths have been feeding on the natural fibers while the coat sat in storage. The good news is you can stop it, protect the coats you have left, and do it all without spraying poison onto clothing you wear against your skin. Why moths target wool coats Adult clothing moths don’t actually eat fabric — their larvae do. Females lay eggs deep in the folds of wool, cashmere, and other animal-based fibers because the keratin protein in those fibers is exactly what the larvae need to grow. Coats are especially vulnerable: they’re thick, they’re often stored undisturbed for months, and body oils or food residue left in the fibers make them even more attractive. Dark, still closets are the perfect nursery. (Not sure moths are the culprit? Here’s how to tell moths from carpet beetles: what’s eating my wool — carpet beetles or clothing moths? and do clothing moths actually eat clothes? ) The non-toxic way to protect your coats The most reliable approach is a two-part, plant-powered defense: trap the breeding adults and repel larvae from the fibers . Dr. Killigan’s Premium Clothing Moth Traps use a double-potent pheromone to lure and catch the flying males, breaking the breeding cycle so no new eggs are laid near your coats. Pair them with natural Cedar Planks and Cedar Chip Canisters hung and tucked around your coats — real cedar oil deters larvae without mothballs or synthetic pesticides. When the cedar scent fades, refresh it with Cedar Ward spray instead of replacing the wood. Storage steps that keep coats moth-free Clean coats before storing — moths are drawn to sweat, food, and body oils in worn fibers. Store in breathable garment bags, not plastic (trapped moisture invites trouble