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Essential Oil Moth Prevention

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One evening my husband draped his beloved corduroy shirt on the bench in our master closet.  The following morning, he grabbed his shirt to find it had over forty pea size holes all over it.  It had been devoured.  Over the next few weeks, we struggled with losing one garment after the other to fabric-eating moths.  These tiny little creatures seem completely harmless but after losing over $300 worth of shirts and blouses it was time for war.

Both my husband and I detest the smell of mothballs so I was tasked to find a solution to get rid of our pesky little monsters.  After hunting on the internet I found my alternative moth repellent.  Funny thing was it was a blend of six essential oils.  The funny part is I am a Certified Aromatherapist and never thought to use my essential oils to win my war against the moths.  Below is the recipe that allowed me to claim victory over my closet.

Moth Prevention

Supplies Needed

  • Herbal Tea Bags
  • Clove Essential Oil
  • Eucalyptus Globulus Essential Oil
  • Lavender Essential Oil
  • Peppermint Essential Oil
  • Rosemary Essential Oil
  • Thyme Essential Oil
  • Small Drawstring Organza Bag

blog-moth-placementDirections

  1. Remove each tea bag from their individual paper package
  2. Place tea bags flat on a paper plate
  3. Drop 4 drops of each essential oil on each tea bag
  4. Place the essential oil soaked tea bag in the organza sachet and pull strings to secure
  5. Place the essential oil sachets randomly throughout your space
  6. Enjoy the fresh clean aroma and moth-free closet

I am excited to report there have been no moth sightings since I added these great little essential oil sachets to our closet so I guess I really did win the war!

To purchase any of the oils above click here using sponsor and enroller ID 397542.  To learn more about how the Young Living Essentials Oils have been a part of my healing journey email me from my Connect page.  Do you have any questions?  Share or comment below.

Storage:  Keep oils out of direct sunlight, store upright in a cool and dark place.

Caution:  If you are pregnant consult a health professional prior to use.  Avoid direct sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying the product.

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