Start with clean, dry items
Follow the garment's care instructions and allow it to dry fully before storage. Check folds, cuffs and seams, particularly on items that have not been worn recently. Use suitable closed storage and review it periodically rather than forgetting it until the next season.
Respond to signs early
If holes or insects appear, separate the affected items and seek identification. Scented products alone do not establish that an active infestation is controlled. Inspect the cupboard or storage space too, because a plan may need to address both the textiles and the surrounding environment.
Check long-term storage periodically
A closed container should still be inspected if it is damaged or garments are taken in and out. Keep the storage area clean and note any insects found nearby. Good storage reduces opportunities but does not replace identification and assessment when textile damage appears.
Help for your property
Rapid Response Pest Control covers Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Tell us your postcode, what you have noticed and which areas are affected so we can discuss a suitable inspection.
Call 0131 440 3263Or email pestcontrolrapidresponse@gmail.com with your enquiry.