The small balls contain paradichlorobenzene, which slowly releases a gas that kills moths and their eggs and larvae over time.

For clothes moth larvae that have actually caused you damage, we would recommend reading our 10 Steps to Clothes Moth Controlor 10 steps to Pantry Moth Control resources to understand what is required - moth traps are part of the solution, but a much more intensive cleaning regime and treatments are required to ensure you kill moths completely and be sure you have dealt with the moth infestation. When the eggs hatch, after 4-20 days, they eat the material, and this can leave holes in jumpers, shirts and other high-quality materials. Butterflies and moths share family ties, but the latter can become an issue when they enter your home seeking shelter in your pantry or closet.If you can't tell if a hole is moth created or not Julia explains: 'Wear holes normally have a slight pull, where they have been caught or look a bit thread bear around the hole, if it was on the elbow or under the arm. Each strip treats up to one cubic metre, which is approximately the internal size of a single wardrobe, use two strips (ie: one pack) for a double wardrobe. If you've spotted signs of larvae in your home - they look like small, cream-coloured caterpillars - it's important to act fast so you can stop them from spreading.

To make sure you'v effectively got rid of your moths, pop a moth trap down to monitor the situation. Lavender and cedar oil are both natural insect and arachnid repellents, so having both will increase your defenses against fabric-eating moths and spiders.Reading that your moth population is low is definitely an indication that you are eliminating your moth problem.