Clothes moth
 Clothing moth belongs to the insect family, and varies in size from 4 mm to 30 cm, and it is an insect similar to the butterfly in its shape, and is characterized by an orange or beige color, as it has small wings surrounded by delicate hair, and it feeds on fabrics that contain keratin, which is one of the types The fibrous protein that can be easily absorbed, which is found in the fabrics of fabrics made from natural fibers such as wool, fur, silk, feathers and leather. This insect lives in dark environments, which makes it difficult to detect its presence. Through the presence of holes and cracks caused by the insect in it, in addition to the presence of eggs and feces on them, and there are many natural and chemical methods that can be followed to get rid of the moth of clothes

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Get rid of the moth in clothes
 Natural methods The clothing moth can be disposed of using the following natural methods:

Lavender: Fill several bags with dried lavender, or dip cotton balls with lavender oil, then put them in cupboards, boxes, and drawers that contain clothes, where the smell of lavender repels insects, including mites.

Mint: Fill a bag with some dried mint and put it between clothes, or mint leaves can be placed, and several cotton balls can be dipped in mint oil and placed in the corners of the cabinet, and re-drenched in oil when the smell disappears.

Cloves, thyme or rosemary: Fill a bag with one of these herbs, or they can all be mixed, and used for a continuous period of 6 months, then repeat the process after this period.

Rice: Cedar wood ties can be used to hang clothes in the cupboard, or fill a bag of rice wood chips and put it in the cupboard to flush mites.

Home methods can get rid of moth clothes
 By following the following household methods:

Moths traps: Putting moths traps specially designed for this in the locker where the principle of their work depends on attracting mites and then pasting them in. Also, a thunderbolt trap can be used that attracts mites and stuns them, and there is a manual method for making mites trap by hanging coarse paper in the cabinet after applying it From aloe vera gel or fish oil, to attract and stick to mites.

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Cleaning the cabinet: Empty the cabinet from all shelves and clothes, then clean it with soap and water or vinegar and water, by immersing a sponge in one of the solutions, cleaning the walls of the cabinet and focusing on the corners well, and cleaning the floor of the cabinet with a vacuum cleaner if it is covered with carpets, and you can also clean the floor of the bedroom during that as a measure preventive.

Washing of clothes: Washing the clothes with a temperature of at least 49 ° C, for a period of 20-30 minutes, and it is preferred to wash woolen clothes with the help of dry cleaning shops.

Dust removal: Getting rid of the accumulated dust on the clothes by shaking it once a month and during the day, as the life cycle of moth larvae lasts for three weeks, and in this way it can be killed and eliminated.

Vacuum cleaner: cleaning various clothes and fabrics using the vacuum cleaner to get rid of moth eggs, taking care to remove dirt from the vacuum bag directly after finishing the cleaning process

Chemical methods can get rid of moth clothing
In one of the following chemical methods:

Moth balls: Moth balls can be used to get rid of clothing mites by following the instructions that came with the product to know how to use and the amount allowed, and in general they should not be placed in a random or scattered manner, but rather put them inside large plastic bags inside the bags or boxes, it is worth noting that these balls contain On harmful volatile compounds such as naphthalene, so it is best to avoid using them in places where children or pets may reach them.

Insecticide nebulizer: Insecticides can be used to get rid of moth clothing when clothes cannot be washed, cleaned, frozen or exposed to a high temperature, by following the instructions and instructions attached to the product, and they are mostly by spraying the pesticide directly on the fabrics to eliminate On mites, it should be noted that there are types of pesticides that contain among their compounds oily substances, which means that they cannot be used on clothes made of silk or fabrics that can be damaged by the use of oil, so it is necessary to perform a test on an invisible area of ​​clothing Before spraying it completely, and you should avoid using these insecticides in close proximity to fire or electricity, to avoid damage

Tips to prevent moth clothing
There are many tips that can be followed to prevent moth clothing, including:

Clean clothes, especially those made of fur or wool, immediately after wearing them; Lest the mites move to the safe. Keep clothes in dry lockers, where mites breed in a humid environment. Keep unused clothes after cleaning them in plastic boxes or airtight bags. Keep your wardrobe constantly ventilated.

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Ventilate clothes periodically, and expose them to sunlight, especially those stored for a long time.

Contacting a pest control specialist to take the necessary measures to get rid of mites, if all of the above methods fail. Wash and clean new clothes well before putting them in the closet. Put some amount of dehumidifier inside the cabinet to protect the clothes from spreading mites. Cabinet floor brushes are preferred with wax bags, rather than carpets as they prevent the growth of clothing mites.

Ironing cotton clothes before storing them and storing them at the end of their separation, as this helps in getting rid of mites eggs. Keeping clothes made of fur or precious fabric by storing them in special cold cabinets, which are manufactured by some companies.