How to keep boots from moths in summer

To last longer felt boots, warming your legs, you need to properly care for and store them.

We use galoshes

Especially galoshes are necessary in wet weather. They will protect pure wool shoes from dirt and moisture. Otherwise, the boots will have to be dried after wetting, as a result of which the product may shrink. It also contributes to the appearance of moths.

Many of the modern boots of felt boots, stylized for women's boots, are today equipped with a vulcanized rubber sole. And the presence of decorative leather inserts help protect shoes from slush.

Felt boots

Dry correctly

Drying is an equally important nuance of proper storage of winter shoes. But beforehand the boots must be cleared of snow. Dry such shoes at room temperature by placing them inside the newspaper. Drying of felted boots on a hot surface can result in shrinkage and severe deformation of the wool material.

How to clean

Do not wash soiled felt boots in water, this procedure can reduce their size. It is better to let the dirt dry, and then clean it with a brush. You can clean the boots with semolina. It is enough to put it on the surface of the boots and rub it in carefully, then shake or knock it out. Particles of mud will go together with grains of cereals.

How to store

It is especially important in the spring and summer to keep mothbelt boots, since it is during this period that insects lay eggs on products made of wool and fur. The main signs of the presence of moths are small worms and winding paths on the surface of the item. To not give opportunities moth larvae spoil shoes need:

1. Keep felted boots need to separate from fur and wool products. This will help reduce the likelihood of their infection by insects.
2. Before placing the boots for storage, they should be thoroughly dried and cleaned with a brush.
3. For storage of woolen shoes should use special covers, impregnated with anti-molar agent.
4. You also need to know how to handle moth boots. For this purpose, apply insecticidal moths such as Raptor, Antimol, Armol, Raid or Mosquitall. These moth aerosols have a lavender scent, or no odor at all. The product should be processed in accordance with the instructions. This procedure will help get rid of moth for a long time.
   
   

   Remedies for moths in felt boots
5. Scare away the pest and folk remedies for moth. You can put in the boots of the moth sprigs of wormwood, oregano, lavender or mint. No less effective orange or lemon peel. However, as it dries, it must be replaced with fresh.
6. Tobacco will also help to save the boots and bay leaf. Perfectly scare away moth smells of plants oregano and tansy.
7. Processed in the manner described above, a pair of shoes are placed in a bag, and placed in a warm and dry place. During the entire summer period, it should be periodically pulled out, dried and checked for the presence of moths.

On a note!
All folk remedies for moths have only a deterrent effect. To get rid of the larvae that have already settled in the hair, it is necessary to use insecticidal preparations.

Following the above tips, the question of how to get rid of the moth in felt boots, you will not have.

Reviews

Last year, she took out boots from her closet and was horrified: solid, eaten-up patterns, worms and dust were falling. This year, she processed new felt boots with a raid before putting it into storage. Shoes remained intact!

Olga, Lugansk

In the summer I looked into the closet with winter clothes and saw a mole. Fortunately, the pest did not have time to eat my boots and coat.Destroy the parasites using Raptor aerosol. As a prophylactic agent, she laid out tablets in the cabinet or hung antimolar sections.

Olga, Lugansk

And I use lavender oil to protect against moths. Laid on the shelves soaked them tampons. I also use it for storing shoes with natural fur. I have been using this tool for several years, until I did it.

Lily, Arkhangelsk