kgreenbury 19 Report post Posted July 19 Something in my closet is eating little holes in all my clothes, but there's nothing visible. I already have mint, bay leaf and citrosa geranium sachets in there but doesn't seem to help. I can't afford to lose my whole wardrobe; has anyone had this problem and what do I have to do to eliminate whatever it is? I can't handle the smell of mothballs so that's not an option... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lily H 190 Report post Posted July 19 Maybe have your whole house professionally sprayed? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonbelle 14 Report post Posted July 19 I really don't know but do those little white fly things eat clothes? Someone posted recently on how to get rid of them. You might want to look up whitefly and see who posted it. I had a ton of them one night. Good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apachewoman 41 Report post Posted July 19 https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-control-clothes-eating-insects-2145853 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chapalence 185 Report post Posted July 19 When it comes to bugs, we trust Rene at Fumiga to take care of the problem quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrod 145 Report post Posted July 19 10 hours ago, kgreenbury said: Something in my closet is eating little holes in all my clothes, but there's nothing visible. I already have mint, bay leaf and citrosa geranium sachets in there but doesn't seem to help. I can't afford to lose my whole wardrobe; has anyone had this problem and what do I have to do to eliminate whatever it is? I can't handle the smell of mothballs so that's not an option... Little holes all over or just in one spot, like the waist area? Seriously, several of us have discussed holes appearing in the bellybutton area--and we never experienced this NOB. Always in this spot only, We've looked unsuccessfully at sharp edges in countertops, washer, dryer, iron and ironing board. Changing detergents. We all have water purification systems. Looking online, many articles point to belts, jeans rubbing seems to be the primary culprit. (That doesn't explain sleepwear.) Countless articles point to cheaper fabrics being used in garments and rubbing against buttons at the waist. It's annoying as heck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liquipure 27 Report post Posted July 19 WOW, a few small holes at bellybutton area. I was sure it was something in my kitchen etc. maybe I am not crazy? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgreenbury 19 Report post Posted July 19 In my case, the holes are in different places on the garments, the latest in the shoulder/chest area of a favourite blouse - not someplace you'd be likely to snag... I wondered about cedar - probably can't find the wood closet protectors here but maybe cotton balls dipped in cedar oil? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferret 1,552 Report post Posted July 19 I couldn't find anything on Mercado Libre but these cedar pieces may work from Amazon Mexico https://www.amazon.com.mx/ALLOMN-Polillas-Repelente-Anticorrosión-Superficie/dp/B07QN2L76Y/ref=sr_1_2?__mk_es_MX=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&keywords=repelente+cedra&qid=1563566621&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spell https://www.amazon.com.mx/seasonable-Protector-visualización-almacenamiento-accesorios/dp/B07CNQSR48/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_es_MX=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&keywords=repelente+cedra&qid=1563566702&s=gateway&sr=8-3-spell It may also be worth it to check pet supply stores for cedar shavings for critter cages. (like for rabbits, guinea pigs etc.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdmowers 373 Report post Posted July 19 It`s most likely the larvae of some flying insect. In the US there were "moths". It wasn`t the moths (no mouth parts) eating clothes, it was their larvae. To eradicate larvae on clothes I would dry clean all the clothes of that fiber or even all natural fiber clothes near your blouse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
