mothproofing
Protecting stored textiles
Mothproofing is treating fabric or clothing to protect it from moth larvae, which eat wool, fur, and other natural fibers.
The term covers both the process and the chemicals used: The dry cleaner offers mothproofing for winter coats.
Cedar chests and mothballs are traditional mothproofing methods.
Bicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
- mothballsPest-deterrent storage pellets
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
larvicide · repellent · spray · fumigation · cedar oil · application · treatment · coating
Garments of sheep fiber
- cashmereFine goat-derived textile
- sweatersKnitted upper-body garments
- garmentsArticles of clothing
- fabricWoven or knit material
carpet · furs · blankets · upholstery · closet · storage · wardrobe · cedar
Immature metamorphosing creatures
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- infestationPest takeover situation
- damageHarm or impairment
- holesOpenings through material
frass · cocoons · pupae · lifecycle · detection · prevention · extermination · traps
Objects passed through family lines
- antiquesValuable old items
- artifactsHuman-made historical objects
- museumPublic exhibit space
- archivalOf preserved documents
collection · conservation · safeguarding · stewardship · vintage · costume · restoration · heritage
naphthalene
Bicyclic aromatic hydrocarbon
- mothballsPest-deterrent storage pellets
- camphorAromatic crystalline insect deterrent
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
insecticide · larvicide · repellent · spray · fumigation · cedar oil · application · treatment · coating · impregnation
woolens
Garments of sheep fiber
fabric · carpet · furs · blankets · upholstery · closet · storage · wardrobe · cedar · chest
larvae
Immature metamorphosing creatures
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- infestationPest takeover situation
- damageHarm or impairment
holes · frass · cocoons · pupae · lifecycle · detection · prevention · extermination · traps · pheromone
heirlooms
Objects passed through family lines
archival · collection · conservation · safeguarding · stewardship · vintage · costume · restoration · heritage · memorabilia