Cedar Planks Clothes Moth Repellent

Clothes moths are small moths, measuring about 5-7mm in length. They often have a soft golden color and their wings are fringed. The larvae, which are the actual fabric-eaters, are small and whitish with a brown head. They may carry a silken tube made of clothing fibers with them, or create tubes into which they can retreat easily.

Clothes moths, particularly the larvae, are known to feast on a variety of animal fibers due to the keratin protein these materials contain. Their diet primarily includes wool, fur, silk, feathers and leather. Synthetic fibers or cotton are generally not targeted by clothes moths, unless they are blended with wool or have been soiled with bodily fluids​​. These larvae can undergo numerous developmental stages, potentially taking from one month up to two years to mature into adults, depending on environmental conditions. Throughout this larval phase, they're responsible for the damage commonly associated with clothes moths, such as creating irregular holes in clothing or bare patches on carpets.

Clothes moths typically prefer dark, undisturbed areas where clothes are stored for extended periods. They are known to hide in various places around the home, including in wardrobes, closets, drawers, chests and storage boxes; behind furniture; underneath carpets; in upholstered furniture; and in vents and ducts.

To mitigate the risk of infestation, keep these areas clean, regularly disturb stored items and use moth deterrents like Dr. Killigan’s Cedar Planks. For valuable items, consider storing them in sealed containers or garment bags. Regular vacuuming and dusting can also help remove eggs and larvae from hidden corners.

Cedar Planks—specifically the oil and wood from the Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) that the Cedar Planks are made of—are proven to have moth-repelling qualities that repel clothes moths rather than kill them. Cedar's effectiveness against moths stems from the compounds within the wood, giving off a strong scent that deters moths and other insects. The main action of Cedar Planks in moth prevention is to mask the scent of keratin, a moth's natural target.

Cedar is valued not only for its moth-repelling properties but also as a natural, safer alternative to chemical moth repellents like mothballs, which can pose health risks to humans and pets.

To eradicate clothes moths, use Dr. Killigan’s Premium Clothing Moth Traps. These traps use pheromones to lure in male moths and end the reproduction cycle.

Getting rid of clothes moths involves a combination of cleaning, vigilance, and the use of effective moth repellents and traps. To eradicate clothes moths, use Dr. Killigan’s Premium Clothing Moth Traps. These traps are specifically designed to target and capture the adult male clothes moths, ending the breeding cycle.

Dr. Killigan's Premium Clothing Moth Traps offer a safe*, sustainable, easy-to-use solution for getting rid of clothes moths without the use of harsh chemicals. By targeting the males, these traps can remove the moth population from your home, protecting your clothes and textiles from damage.

*when used as directed