Tips for guarding against wool loving moths and beetles to keeping your yarn and knitwear bug free.

[@mrscraftalot]

This was such a great video. I really appreciate all the detail. Thanks!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michelevanderwaal153]

Hello Paige, first time listening to you and I am much appreciated. I’m in the thick of it right now. Both moths and carpet beetle. Interestingly I can see the larvae of both, too easily. It’s the mites that are driving me up the wall. You can’t see them at all. I totally agree with everything that you have said. What I can add I’d peppermint oil is a great deterrent. I put it on the outside of of vacuum bags and outside of the tote container. I double bag my yarn. In Vaccume bags and smaller ones in seal a meal Vaccume bags holding 1-3 skeins, med size. PS. Any adult carpet beetle or moths is too many because if you see one there’s so many more. Vaccume your home is super important as well. I’m still battling it out. Thank you, Michele

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Thanks for sharing your experience, even though it's so hard to deal with. Good luck pal!!

[@Skittlesskittles-om6hp]

I used vacuum suction bags and put fabric softener sheets. It’s awesome and smell awesome…❤️❤️❤️ Love love your video. Thanks…❤️❤️ Also once or twice a month a run my ozone machine..🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@PaigeTheFramer]

The vacuum bags are awesome and I love your dryer sheet tip, thanks!!

[@cathygreen718]

Thanks for all the info on not only the bugs themselves but also how to prevent them from destroying our much loved stashes and sweaters. You rock!!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

You rock too Pal!! hope you are well xoxo

[@julietuttle9083]

You must have been reading my mind this week! Carpet beetles huh? For the last two springs, I have seen these tiny little bugs by my sliding glass doors....then they go away. Great info ... thanks !!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

You're welcome Julie!!

[@lisawierzbicki4994]

Oh my gosh, Paige, I love you for posting this!! I’m googling to find the XLure traps for carpet beetles!! They've been rearing their ugly heads in my house off and on since last year! They’ve done some damage!

[@lisawierzbicki4994]

I see the amazon link now...I was coming up with an expensive trap on amazon when I searched. Thanks!!!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

I'm so glad the video was helpful! Defend against those buggers! lol

[@ThreeSistersKnit]

What a great episode! We all can keep informed about keeping our stash safe and at it’s best! That is a great give away! I keep that sticky traps in my pantry and I have the ones specific for fibres. They work great!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Hey pals!! Hope you two are well and enjoying the summer! xo

[@anitadizney8987]

Very helpful information! Thank you!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

You are so welcome, Anita! xo

[@lyn8999]

This is great information! I constantly worry about invaders. Going to plastic bag them. Thank you Paige...you Rock!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Glad it was helpful Lynn! Thanks for your encouragement!

[@michelefrank1920]

So informative! Thanks for this valuable information!!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

You are so welcome! I miss your face.

[@tinakercher8768]

Great information! Thank you!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

thanks for watching Tina xoxo

[@annecrawford5431]

Thank you for all of this great info !

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Any time! Thanks for watching Anne!

[@monicaflesch9372]

This was very helpful. Thank you

[@PaigeTheFramer]

You're welcome! thanks for watching

[@barbarapaulsen6751]

had no idea!! Thanks Paige.

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Happy to help!

[@laruestackhouse2304]

Gee thanks Paige I am now itching all over! despite that this was very informative

[@PaigeTheFramer]

You're so welcome! 😂😂😂

[@danielleboots7032]

I have never heard of a humidity and temperature control tool, neat!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Right?! It's a handy little tool

[@NinjaChickens]

Very helpful, Paige! Thank you! Now I'm paranoid!! Luckily, I've not had a problem with moths, but I worry every time I see something flying. I'm also lucky to have 3 cats that like to catch moths!!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Maria, I would love to hear about any holistic and natural tips you have for defending against stash pest! xo

[@eileentomaro768]

great show. We had webbing moths thanks to my lovely mother in law. They moved to Colorado (from NJ) and stored stuff at our house (including moths) They used the closet in our den. Where the moths ate a beautiful navajo rug $$$ and in there frenzy they ate the entire back of our loveseat where we had the rug displayed. The loveseat did not contain any animal fiber... go figure So they also ate about 20 hand knit sweaters. We got rid of them by Bug Bombing the entire house twice. ugh! Thank goodness all my yarn was stored in my studio away from the rest of the house.

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Webbing moths are the worst!! Glad you destroyed them! 💃

[@margaretsmith2778]

Very informative video thank you. Guess what I should do this afternoon?

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Good luck! 😂

[@janeshipley6993]

you are my hero! two questions for you, before i go and watch ep 53 (and subscribe immediately!): 1) i had always wondered about storing yarn/clothing in plastic bags because of moisture and the possibility of mold. are the desiccants enough to prevent that? 2) what's the story on spices in your storage areas as deterrents, like bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, etc, and lavender? thank you so much!!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Hi Jane! Thanks for watching :) Moisture in the bag is only a problem if the bag is sealed with damp/moist items inside. If your space is climate controlled or it's not a humid day you should be fine. The desiccant packets will ease your mind though. Spices work but...lol They only work for a month or so, because they deteriorate with time there effectiveness dwindles. And as they deteriorate, there is potential for them to ATTRACT bugs since bugs eat deteriorating organic material. So use them for their wonderful aroma but just don't forget to freshen them up often. Hope this helps!!

[@janeshipley6993]

@@PaigeTheFramer thank you so much!

[@luannehovey1546]

Hi Paige, are the little orange and black striped beetles (?) you find in closets and dark places a problem for fiber at all. I occasionally find them on the floor under things in the pantry...yuck. Thanks for the information. Luanne

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Yup. I talk more about this in Episode 53. Thanks for your comment Luanne xoxo

[@fairwayfone703]

Great info! If you find bugs in your yarn can you get rid of them or do you have to pitch?

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Hi! You don't need to get rid of anything that is still useful. Give it a bath and you will be good to go!

[@sharonkeane4614]

Great information! I store my stash in portable see through stackable plastic drawers with a lavender sachet in each drawer. Do you think lavender sachets work? They were highly recommended online.

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Hi Sharon, thanks for your question! I answer it in Episode 53 xo

[@sharonkeane4614]

Frame & Fiber Thanks, Paige! My lavendar sachets will be replaced a.s.a.p. since they are more than 6 months old and I’ll order enough to replace them more often.

[@countingsheepatsunrisehill9019]

Ideally, at what percentage should the humidity be kept for your stash? Thanks Paige!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Hi Ruth! I answer your question in Episode 53. xo

[@vhenan2341]

Do you know anything about the stored product beetles that eat through blankets and stuffed animals?

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Hi! I think maybe you are referring to Carpet Beetles - they love all sorts of fibers like that! The best way to battle them is to not allow anything to sit around for too long. Movement and light are the best for preventing them from getting to comfy in your things.

[@vhenan2341]

@@PaigeTheFramer Do they also leave stains on things? I keep finding these reddish colored beetles all around my house (and I know they're not bedbugs). Appreciate the help. I keep finding white powdery marks on things as well. Walls, picture frames, all sorts of things in every room. It's really weird.

[@PaigeTheFramer]

@@vhenan2341 no they don't leave stains, at least not that I'm aware of. Could you take a picture and send it to my email? paigetheframer@ gmail.com

[@karlalintzenich2376]

Thanks for bugging us!

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Any time! 😂😂😂

[@NacaraBlue]

hi, i have found some webbing moths in my stash *ahhhhh* do i have to throw out the affected yarn or is there a way to remove them?

[@PaigeTheFramer]

Hi! If there is a lot of damage you may want to discard. Anything you deem salvageable, give it a good and thorough washing. After it's dried, store small amounts in small, sealable plastic bags to monitor and contain any potential, future damage. The best thing to do after that is to use it and let it see some sunlight! Good luck to you, I hope it works out!

[@tondoosuuweeta2442]

Are beetles and moths one in the same?

[@PaigeTheFramer]

No, they are different. Though, for Fiber., it is the larvae stage that damages our fiber.

[@tondoosuuweeta2442]

@@PaigeTheFramer ok Thank you!

[@walterw9829]

I'm itchy now. Must move the stash.

[@PaigeTheFramer]

😂😂😂😂

[@CarlGoddard]

I hate bugs I suffer with carpet beetles I'm sure they marking my ornaments

[@PaigeTheFramer]

They are such Sneaky little bugs!