Adults do not feed nor are they attracted to lights. Nonchemical control Generally fabrics that are frequently used or in areas with regular human activity are not attacked by pests. Stored fabrics or organic materials undisturbed for long periods of time are the items most damaged. The best prevention is to inspect materials that contain animal fibers regularly and to store them only after they have been brushed and cleaned appropriately. Stored items should be kept in tightly sealed chests or storage closets.
Many people like to store fabrics in cedar chests, which is fine.
However, most types of cedar chests and closets are only marginally effective against fabric pests and that is for fabrics that are initially free from these pests. Over time, the repellent benefits of the cedar oils lessens. If using cedar closets, clutter should be kept to a minimum to allow the volatile cedar oils to be most effective. Check corners around rugs, under furniture and in woolen and silk clothes that have not been moved for a long time in closets. When cleaning, pay close attention to areas where lint accumulates, around furniture and in the corners of rooms.