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 Most of it was either vague ("keep things clean"), outdated ("use mothballs"), or flat wrong ("cedar solves everything").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.
This site isn't about perfect solutions or universal answers. It's about what worked under real constraints, in a real apartment, with real tradeoffs. If you're dealing with moths and trying to solve the problem without tearing your life apart, I hope this saves you some time, money, and frustration.