5 ways to protect a fur coat from moths and its resuscitation

What is dangerous moth

The moth likes to wear natural fur.

The moth feeds on keratinized particles or keratin, which remains on fur products. Of course, she is not able to eat the whole fur coat, but she can spoil it so that it will no longer be wearable.

With a large accumulation of insects, they will gladly move from a mink coat to woolen items, leather shoes, carpets or even furniture upholstery.

You can learn more about the clothing moth, which loves to wear fur products that are dear to the female heart. read the link. 

Stages of development of pests

The development of an insect occurs in several stages:

Moth in a city apartment is able to breed all year round. The normal life cycle of the pest lasts no more than 90 days.

Ways to protect

Fur moth.

The most important condition for protecting a fur coat is to monitor its hygiene. Outerwear for storage in the closet should be free of dirty, greasy stains.

It is in such places that moths start up first. To keep the fur product clean, each housewife will find a cleaning agent suitable for her fur coat.

A tool proven by many - naphthalene. Although it helps to protect clothing, its heavy smell will follow everywhere, so it is best to avoid it. There are other proven moth remedies.

Separate wardrobe

The ideal option is a separate wardrobe for fur.

Cleaned outerwear can be stored in a wardrobe specially designated for fur coats and other fur products. There they should be hung freely and not touch other things.

But even this method of storage does not guarantee that the moth will not get to the fur. Folk remedies will help her protect. In the wardrobe, you can put a sachet of orange peels or lavender, fresh geranium leaves or a bar of strawberry soap.

In company stores there are special refrigerators for storing fur. They maintain ventilation, special humidity and temperature.

Aerosols

Folk remedies can scare away moths from the product. But a more effective remedy is aerosols marked "anti-mol". With it, you can process the walls of the cabinet and the fur coat itself. Be sure to follow the re-processing period. Information about this is on the bottle with the product.

Fumigators

This device will protect the fur coat for a long time against moths, as well as their eggs.

A special bottle with a plug is connected to an outlet, under the influence of temperature the liquid evaporates, and the moth and larvae die. This method will save not only a fur product from moths, but also help save the whole house.

It is important not to forget about updating aromatic repellents. They are completely invisible to the human sense of smell, but they work great on pests.

Case and control

Case for storing fur coats.

Not every housewife can afford a separate wardrobe for fur, so a case is suitable for storage, in which it is important to remove the product and hang it in the closet. But as a preventive measure, you can buy cover impregnated with a special agent.

After the purchase, the item must be carefully inspected. The fur should be shiny, smooth, without bald spots.

In winter, when worn, moths do not threaten a fur coat: she and her larvae die in the cold. The product needs special attention during storage. Regularly check the condition of the product during storage.

Actions in case of infection of a fur product

The product can become infected during storage in the warm season or if there are larvae in the closet or room where it is stored.

Signs of infection

Signs are easy to notice, as they immediately catch the eye. This:

1. A moth-affected fur coat loses its attractive appearance, lumps form on the surface.
2. Formed folds and wrinkles are paths cut by larvae.
3. Sheared fur pile.
4. Formed bald patches on the surface.
5. The presence of butterflies in the room where the product is located.

If you notice one or more of these signs, it is important to take action.

How to save a product

There are several ways to save a fur coat damaged by a moth. If the situation is not critical:

1. You can tint the bald spots to match the color of the fur.
2. A small “bald spot” can be cut out, and the edges from the inside are again imperceptibly sewn together.
3. A speck in the chest or collar area can be decorated with a brooch.
4. In some situations, you can shorten the product or cut off the sleeves and make a vest out of fur.

How to kill insects quickly

Moth raptor.

Fur owners need to know what to do if the moth has already started. It is necessary to destroy the larvae as soon as possible. For this, anti-moth remedies for a fur coat are suitable, which can destroy insects in a matter of hours.

Having treated the fur coat with insecticidal agents, you need to put it in a plastic bag for several days. You can use the services of dry cleaning, where the product will be processed at high temperature.

Insecticides and aerosols work effectively. In special stores you can choose for every taste and budget. Raptor extramit, Armol, Clean house have proven themselves well.

Preparing a fur coat for storage at home

1. The product is sent for storage in a clean condition.
2. The fur coat must be thoroughly dried and cleaned with a special fur brush. Heavily soiled items should be dry-cleaned.
3. Before hanging in the wardrobe, you can leave for a few days in the sun, if possible.
4. Pests equally dislike high temperatures and frosts.
5. It is best to store the product in a case, hang it on a coat hanger of the appropriate size.
6. Arrange moth repellents in the closet. Close closet doors tightly.

Prevention

A fur product should be inspected and aired every month. The fur coat should not be hung out in the sun, the fur deteriorates from the sun's rays. Moth repellant bags should be changed regularly.

It is easy to combine business with pleasure, flavor and decorate the apartment, thereby preventing moths. To do this, the house can be placed plants that repel her with their smell. 

Conclusion

Despite the fact that the moth is the enemy of fur, with proper storage of the product and the use of chemical protective equipment, the fur coat will warm the hostess for a long time even in the most severe frosts. The main thing is to know how to process your favorite fox or mink, then you don’t have to worry about the safety of the fur product.