Hi Jane! I put all my clean fiber into pillow cases that I get at GoodWill. then I either stitch the top closed (by hand, not by machine), or I tie it pretty tightly. I also keep those moth traps with the moth hormone out in a few places. Maybe we are just lucky, haven't had a problem. Years ago I had a problem when we lived in NJ and we did put the affected fleeces in the freezer, as Cathy has pointed out! Hope things are well with you Jane, Nina Ruit Farm North
On Apr 22, 2009, at 12:01 AM, Jane Woodhouse wrote: > > > I am trying to stay one step ahead of the moths but its not easy!!. > I find eggs here and there and an occasional infestation. I have > sheep and store fleeces. Any ideas. > > I have been checking the internet and some of what I read does not > seem right. Like keeping it in a dark place to prevent moth damage. > I thought moths loved dark places. I haven't had luck putting wool > in a dark place. > > I am thinking everything clean has to go in a tightly closed plastic > bag. I have also heard that zippered pillow protectors work very > well. > > Any ideas. I have a lot of wool and mohair around here and have to > find a good way to store. > > Jane > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
