Defending The Wool Kilt Against A Moth Invasion

[Steve Ashton]

Remember that not all moths are clothes moths.

The clothes moth is nocturnal and spends most of its time on the ground.

If you see a moth flying, in the daytime, you are most likely not seeing a clothes moth.

The clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) is small, tan in color, with a tuft of fuzz on its head.

[Riverkilt]

Thanks for that heads up. Ones here spend a lot of time on the ground...who knew there was only one kind that ate clothes....know they're around since I had a pair of tartan wool trousers - kept on a rack out in the daylight...that got eaten up...

May not be fair to some types of moths....but....MY KILTS!!

[Hirsty]

I had the trauma of the wee niaffs destroying my MacAlister kilt, semi dress sporran, barathea Argyle jacket, and hose. Knocking on the door of a couple of grand worth of damage.

So I purchased the below (well the same product under a different brand name). I taped up any holes and it works a treat. All of my tweed and highland wear live in there now.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Richards-...caAsmTEALw_wcB

[Riverkilt]

Aye, ALL my wool kilts and jacket live in individual bags like that...STILL, I don't trust the moths to be kept out. The moths seem to manage to get into the tightest crevasse....

[Tobus]

Aye, ALL my wool kilts and jacket live in individual bags like that...STILL, I don't trust the moths to be kept out. The moths seem to manage to get into the tightest crevasse....

Agreed, and that's why bags should only be a first line of defence. Cedar balls, planks, etc., should still be employed inside the bag and around the top opening to deter them.

One of these days I'm going to find the time and wherewithal to follow through with my plans to convert one of my hall closets to a cedar-lined closet. It should be as simple as lining the walls with thin cedar planks, and then just lightly sanding them every couple of years to renew the effect.

[Riverkilt]

Aye, so last night I'm trying to fall asleep and keep hearing this weird plinking sound...turn on the light and its a moth banging against the blinds. Now the blinds are right next to the closet where I store my kilts in bags and hang cedar. Too close for comfort... Bug-A-Salt time...

[Macseobang]

Aye, so last night I'm trying to fall asleep and keep hearing this weird plinking sound...turn on the light and its a moth banging against the blinds. Now the blinds are right next to the closet where I store my kilts in bags and hang cedar. Too close for comfort... Bug-A-Salt time...

Clothes moths are very small (7-8mm) and would not be the kind that are large enough to bang into windows or blinds and make a noise. If my master's in entomology is worth anything, it is usually to calm peoples insect fears.

[Me cousin Jack]

I use the “Zapper” but your looks more fun.

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