Ever have problems with moths getting into your clothes and putting holes in them? I sure do! But I've come up with a cheap, easy way to combat them that involves cedar trees. Cedar wood is prized for it's ability to repel moths. Cedar chests and cedar closet liners are expensive because of this quality. But my method doesn't even involve carpenter skills!
First, you've got to find yourself a cedar tree to take some trimmings off of. Fortunately, back when people were settling this part of the country, one of the requirements for homesteading a place on the prairie was to plant trees. The people who originally homesteaded this place before my husband's great grandfather bought it in 1913 planted so many cedar trees that they named the farm Cedar Grove. They are an easy tree to grow in this part of the country. So much so that I consider them something of a weed. But on to the moth deterrent ...
You will need a branch of cedar, a pair of clippers, some socks that the dryer has eaten the mate of, and clothes pins.
Cut the cedar branch into small pieces.
Stuff the needles into the socks. You might want gloves to do this. The needles can be kind of prickly.
When they are full, clip the socks somewhere in your closet.
If the bar is too big, clip them to a hanger or two,
If you want to use them in a chest or a dresser, just clip them shut and place them in the bottom.
This will last for about 6 months. It's a good idea to mark down when you last made them so you can redo them before the moths invade again and you get holes in your brand new clothes again.
God Bless You All!
~Grama Sue
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