When spring arrives, it’s time to change your wardrobe: coats, jumpers and scarves make way for lighter clothes, ready for the warmer months. But be careful: along with your winter clothes, you may also be storing unwanted guests. Clothes moths find wardrobes the perfect refuge to grow and feed undisturbed.

These small insects are often invisible until the first signs of damage appear: holes in woollen jumpers, ruined fabrics, garments that look worn out. Their presence is not only annoying, but can seriously compromise your wardrobe, especially if it is made of natural fabrics such as wool, silk, cotton and cashmere.

Why is the change of season a critical time?
Moths prefer dark, undisturbed environments, such as wardrobes that are closed for long periods of time. The change of season creates the perfect conditions for their development: while clothes are stored away without being checked for months, the larvae find abundant nourishment in the textile fibres. The most critical period is from April to October, when temperatures rise and the pests find ideal conditions for reproduction.

How to prevent moths in clothes
You can protect your wardrobe from moths by taking a few practical precautions:

• Wash and dry your clothes thoroughly before storing them: organic residues, such as sweat and food particles, attract moth larvae.
• Use airtight containers or vacuum bags: storing clothes in sealed packaging limits moths’ access to fabrics.
• Add natural repellents: cedar wood, lavender and bay leaves are effective remedies that keep moths away without the use of chemicals.
• Avoid humidity: moths prefer humid environments. Using dehumidifiers or moisture-absorbing bags helps keep your wardrobe dry.
• Air out your wardrobes periodically: leave the doors open at least once a week to prevent air stagnation and create an environment that is unfavourable to pests.

Effective solutions: inVerde clothes moth traps
Adhesive clothes moth traps are indispensable tools for monitoring and protecting wardrobes. Designed to capture adult insects before they can lay eggs, these traps are a safe and environmentally friendly way to control infestations without the use of harmful substances.

• They attract moths selectively thanks to specific attractants.
• They are safe for the whole family and free from insecticides.
• Easy to install: simply place them in strategic locations such as wardrobes, drawers and storage rooms.

By using the inVerde clothes moth trap, you can monitor the presence of moths and prevent damage to your clothes, without any risk to your health or your home environment.