Keeping the moths away? Especially indoors...

[eucalyptus]

Does anyone know of any natural methods of keeping the moths away? Moth balls really aren't the way forward and although lavender does help a little, it'd be nice to have another scent in the house! I've had this problem for about two years now and I'm sure some do damage my plants...does this sound viable?

 

[digitS']

Are you just talking about moths that slip in the door, especially at night when they are attracted by house lights? Unless you are finding caterpillars on your house plants, I doubt that the moths themselves are causing the plants any problems.

I don't really have a whole-house idea for a repellent - perhaps, camphor. If you would want that fragrance around all the time, Eucalyptus.

Hey, eucalyptus! I wonder if that would work .

During the hours of darkness, I used to bat the bugs out of my way every time I passed the light beside the backdoor. Then, I realized that the huge majority of these bugs are lacewings. Lacewings are the great predator of aphids! What was I doing?!? I no longer slap them but usually can't get them back outside if they follow me in. Just have to be careful at the door . . .

Steve

 

[Carol Dee]

eucalypyus, I do not think the moths will harm your plants. Just a real nuisnace in the house! If they are the type to damage clothing in storage try aromatic cedar. A cedar lined storage closet, a cedar chest or hang bags of cedar shavings in the closet. Cedar stuffing in the dogs bed not only smells great it repels fleas!
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