A chest freezer is usually a good cheep sealed box. But that is what you want something the moths can't get through. The problem with plastic bags can be sweating. I do now that flea spray works for killing them. you can get special sprays for more but it is the same ingredient. Flea spray is cheap and easy to find in most places. I moth proof my wool as I dye it.
Ann Shepherds' Spring Farm North Gower, On Canada http://www.shepherdsspringfarm.ca/ _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nina Ruit Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 6:29 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [fibernet] Moths 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] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
