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How to get rid of clothes moths

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Step-by-step to get rid of clothes moths

  1. Wash or dry-clean all natural-fiber items
  2. Vacuum closets, drawers, and under furniture
  3. Freeze small items for 48 hours
  4. Store clean items in airtight containers
  5. Use pheromone traps to monitor return

Safe DIY methods

  • Wash or dry-clean infested items and launder on hot
  • Vacuum drawers, closets, and under furniture
  • Freeze small items for 48 hours to kill larvae
  • Store clean items airtight afterward

When to call a licensed provider instead

  • You keep seeing them after repeated DIY attempts.
  • The pest is structural, protected, or a health risk (termites, carpenter ants, wasps, rodents near food).
  • You aren't certain what you're dealing with.

For structural, protected, or health-risk pests, never DIY with wild chemical mixes. See how local exterminators handle clothes moths →

Common questions

How do I kill clothes moth larvae?

Wash on hot, dry on high heat, or freeze small items for 48 hours. Vacuum thoroughly and store clean items in sealed bags to prevent re-infestation.

Will mothballs work?

Mothballs can protect stored items but are toxic and must be used per label in sealed storage, never in living spaces. Safer, targeted options exist.

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