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  "English Heritage's guidance sets the order: pheromone traps to find where moths are coming from, freezing or a residual spray to kill the larvae, then clean clothes stored sealed. Traps come first because they show where to work, and never alone, because the lures catch only males.",
  "The Natural History Museum says the larvae do the damage, feeding on the keratin in wool, fur and feathers, while adult moths do not feed at all. So the basket is aimed at larvae and eggs; the traps only show where they are.",
  "English Heritage says regular vacuuming does more than anything else to stop moths building up, using the crevice tool along carpet edges and under furniture. Your own vacuum does that job, so it is not in the basket.",
  "Lavender, cedar and old moth balls sit under Skip or Can wait, each with the reason English Heritage gives."
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   "answer": "Find them, kill the larvae, then store everything clean and sealed. English Heritage suggests pheromone traps to locate them, freezing infested clothes at -18°C for two weeks, a residual spray along carpet edges and regular vacuuming with the crevice tool. Clean items before storing them in vacuum bags or boxes with tight lids. It warns that moth control will not be quick."
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   "question": "Do moth traps get rid of moths?",
   "answer": "No, they show you where the moths are. English Heritage says the pheromone lures attract only male moths, so traps will not control an infestation. What's Eating Your Collection adds that only half the population is caught, although catching males can help cut breeding. Use the catches to decide where to vacuum, freeze and spray."
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   "question": "Does freezing clothes kill moths?",
   "answer": "Yes, if it is cold enough for long enough. English Heritage says to seal items in plastic bags and keep them at -18°C for at least two weeks, then leave them in the bag for 24 hours afterwards to avoid condensation. The Natural History Museum says heating fabric to 49°C for over 30 minutes also kills every stage, where the care label allows."
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   "question": "Does lavender keep clothes moths away?",
   "answer": "Only the adults, and only for a while. English Heritage says lavender and cedar repel adult moths, last three months at most and work best in enclosed spaces, but have no effect on larvae already inside clothes or carpets. Clean, freeze or spray first, then store sealed."
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   "question": "Where do clothes moths hide?",
   "answer": "In dark places nobody disturbs. English Heritage says to look in creases, under collars, in pockets and turn-ups, under rugs and heavy furniture, and at the edges of fitted carpets. Stained fabric is attacked more than clean fabric. Check wool underlay, upholstery with wool or horsehair, feather cushions, and old bird nests in the eaves or chimney."
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