Herbal Moth RepellantTry this instead of mothballs.
Alternative To Using MothballsI pack many of my woolens in a cedar-lined hope chest. The rest of my stored clothing goes into the attic in plastic trash barrels with tight lids. I place 1 or 2 bars or scented soap, unwrapped, in each barrel and have never had a problem with moths or other insects.
By joesgirl
Cloves Instead of MothballsCloves work as well as mothballs on your stored garments. The smell is nice and fresh. Put them in cloth bags and put them in the pockets of garments and into bags holding garments while they are in storage.
Moth Repellent SachetI folded mine and dropped in a few mothballs and some leftover potpourri, then sewed shut. instant moth-repellent that doesn't smell too bad.