{"id":17171,"date":"2025-09-15T11:08:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=17171"},"modified":"2025-09-15T11:08:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T15:08:46","slug":"controlling-moths-with-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/15\/controlling-moths-with-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"Controlling Moths With Oils"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This is the time of year that you will see a few different household moths. They are trying to get into the clothes closets or maybe they are the grain type moths that have entered your home after grocery shopping.<br \/>\nWe usually see the grain type moths as we have dog food bins and I think they come around because of the dog food.<\/p>\n<p>In either case, you will want to try to keep them away from your clothing, especially anything woolen or blended with wool. You certainly don\u2019t need holes in your garments.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/aromatherapy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0of choice to repel clothing moths is\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cedarwood<\/a>\u00a0. Many people have\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cedarwood<\/a>\u00a0lined closets or storage chests. If you don\u2019t though you can always use\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cedarwood<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/aromatherapy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential Oil<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Simply place several drops on a Terra Cotta Disc\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/scentual-moods.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diffuser<\/a>\u00a0and place in your drawers or closets. (Do let the oil soak into the\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/scentual-moods.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diffuser<\/a>\u00a0before placing in these areas.<\/p>\n<p>You can of course, use\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lavender<\/a>\u00a0sachets and add several drops of\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cedarwood<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/aromatherapy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0to that and place in your drawers and closets too. You will have to add more\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/aromatherapy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential Oils<\/a>\u00a0to both the sachets and Terra Cotta Discdiffusers but you will need to monitor this by your own sense of smell. Most likely you will need to add more\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/aromatherapy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential Oils<\/a>\u00a0every 2 to 4 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The grain moths are another story. Although\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cedarwood<\/a>\u00a0will work, you may not want your kitchen cupboards or pantry to smell of\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cedarwood<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In this case, you might want to try\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rosemary<\/a>\u00a0on the Terra Cotta Disc\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/scentual-moods.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diffusers<\/a>\u00a0or on the\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lavender<\/a>\u00a0sachets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The following blend should work well for both types of moths<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cedarwood<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 30 drops<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sandalwood<\/a>\u00a030 drops<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lime<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 20 drops<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lavender<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 20 drops<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geranium<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 20 drops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Blend well and store in an amber bottle. Place several drops on your Terra Cotta Discor\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lavender<\/a>\u00a0sachet. You may have to add more of this blend every week to 10 days depending on your infestation.<\/p>\n<p>Several\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/aromatherapy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential Oils<\/a>\u00a0are good at repelling insects and moths are no different.<\/p>\n<p>Other oils to try include:\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lavender<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Geranium<\/a>\u00a0,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eucalyptus<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Globulus<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eucalyptus<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lemon<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cajeput<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clove<\/a>\u00a0bud,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bay<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laurel<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peppermint<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patchouli<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pine<\/a>\u00a0needle,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sandalwood<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citronella<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lemongrass<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note: these\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/aromatherapy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential Oils<\/a>\u00a0will not kill any of the pests, just repel them. If you desire to actually destroy these pests, you should call an exterminator.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><i>\u2014\u2014-<br \/>\nFor Guaranteed, Effective, 100% Natural\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herbal Remedies<\/a>\u00a0, please visit\u00a0<b><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Native Remedies<\/a><\/b>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reflexaromas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ReflexAromas<\/a><\/b>\u00a0is where you can find Quality\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reflexology<\/a>\u00a0Tools, specially-formulated\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/aromatherapy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essential Oil<\/a>\u00a0blends for a variety of health conditions,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/reflexology.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Massage Therapy<\/a>\u00a0tools and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/gemisphere-gems-crystals-for-healing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crystals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mountain\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rose<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herbs<\/a><\/b>\u00a0is where we recommend you purchase all of your\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bulk<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herbs<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spices<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teas<\/a>\u00a0and single oils!<\/p>\n<p><i>Are you looking for quality\u00a0<a href=\"\/health-supplement-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vitamins<\/a>, diet aids and health\u00a0<a href=\"\/health-supplement-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supplements<\/a>? Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"\/health-supplement-shop\/\" target=\"_new\"><b>Health Supplement Shop<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 highly recommended!<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the time of year that you will see a few different household moths. They are trying to get into the clothes closets or maybe they are the grain type moths that have entered your home after grocery shopping. We usually see the grain type moths as we have dog food bins and I [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17171","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-aromatherapy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17171"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17171\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17171"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17171"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}