About ByeByeMoths

The Beginning

I discovered my first clothing moth in a tiny NYC studio apartment. One moth turned into dozens. Dozens of moths meant hundreds of larvae quietly eating through my winter wardrobe while I slept ten feet away.

The internet was full of advice. Most of it was either vague ("keep things clean"), outdated ("use mothballs"), or flat wrong ("cedar solves everything"). I needed something that actually worked in a real apartment with real constraints.

What I Learned

I spent months testing everything I could find. Pheromone traps in every configuration. Temperature treatments. Natural deterrents. Storage methods. I tracked what worked, what failed, and—most importantly—why.

The key insight: most moth control advice assumes you have space, money, and time that apartment dwellers don't have. You can't renovate. You can't install a cedar closet. You can't use toxic chemicals in a small space you're living in.

What you can do is understand the lifecycle, use temperature intelligently, seal things properly, and monitor consistently. That's what this site is about.

Why This Site Exists

I started documenting my methods for friends who faced the same problem. The notes turned into guides. The guides turned into this site.

Everything here is tested in real conditions. I cite sources when I reference university extension research or museum conservation practices. When I share an opinion or observation, I say so clearly.

My goal is simple: help you solve your moth problem faster and cheaper than I solved mine.

What You'll Find Here

• Detailed guides based on real testing in a small apartment
• Honest reviews of products and methods, including what didn't work
• Evidence-backed approaches from university IPM programs and museum conservation
• Practical solutions that fit apartment constraints and budgets

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