From Lisa W. Concerning Moths and Cashmere

This after ordering our Triple Sweater and Woolens Care Kit:
Do you think when I get home from work tonight it would help to shake the rest of my cashmere collection and then put lavender on the shelf while I wait for your emergency kit to arrive?


reply:

Absolutely!

Lavender is closely related to Lavendin - which has been shown to be more repellent than moth balls to moths.

What you should do right away, since it's the larva the moths lay that cause damage, is seal your sweaters in freezer bags and place in the freezer - the colder the better.  If any larva are present the cold will kill them.

Check the internet for how long to leave them - recommendations vary - but leave them at least until the kits arrive - then you can take your time treating each to the Eucalan.

Go ahead and place some lavender in your storage container or so it can start permeating to keep the little beasties away!