The best moth protection products, compared.
Top pick: Insectix clothes moth traps, 6 pack Best value: Acana killer sachets – Lowest shelf price in the set at about £6.78, with 4.3 from 9,860 reviews. The pack count clashes and the active is not printed. Updated October 2026.
Clothes moth larvae eat keratin in wool, fur, feathers and skins. On amazon.co.uk, moth protection covers wardrobe hangers, drawer sachets, a fabric spray, transfluthrin balls, pheromone traps, and cedar or plant repellents. A trap catches males and does not clear larvae in the pile. A killer only works with contact or in an enclosed space. Cedar or lavender does not kill larvae already in the cloth. You tell products apart by the job, the named active, the stated duration and the pack warnings. A lavender adjective does not override a warning printed on the pack. How a glue board differs from a killer is set out in our [trap or killer](/hub/pest-control/moth-protection/sub/moth-protection-trap-or-killer) guide. That is why a product has to match the life stage and the place. A wardrobe rail, a drawer and a carpet edge are different jobs. A hanger or a closed storage bag suits wool and cashmere on a rail. Missing carpet pile needs vacuuming and a labelled spray only where you can reach the larvae.
Clothes moth larvae eat keratin in wool, fur, feathers and skins.
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Insectix is a six-board pheromone monitor for male common clothes moths, with each trap claimed to last up to 90 days. Naming Tineola bisselliella makes its target clearer than a generic sticky moth board. The listing shows 4.5 stars from 401 reviews, although a minority report seeing moths while the boards stayed empty. Its title says six traps while a pieces field says one, so check the delivered quantity. Sticky glue can catch fingers during assembly and the board does nothing directly to larvae in wool or carpet. It is a strong monitoring choice when you need to see whether male clothes moths are still active, but it is not an infestation clearance.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Monitoring male common clothes moth activity for up to 90 days
Less suitable: Killing larvae or identifying every household moth species
Specifications
Common questions
Which moth does the bullet name?
Male common clothes moth, Tineola bisselliella. It does not name the case-bearing moth.
Will an empty trap mean there are no larvae?
No. The listing is a monitor. One reviewer caught nothing for about two months while moths were still in the room. Glue also sticks to fingers.
These 16 lemon-eucalyptus sachets are a plant-based repellent for drawers, wardrobes and storage rather than an insecticidal treatment. The £7.49 pack claims up to three months, and reviewers generally describe the scent as light. That makes it a practical option after cleaning when you do not want to use an insecticide around stored clothes. It does not establish a kill of eggs or larvae already inside wool, so existing damage needs a separate response. The 4.5-star line is based on only 44 reviews, much less evidence than the older Acana sachets. Reviews also mention a fiddly peel layer, which matters when placing many sachets at once.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Cleaned drawers and storage where you want a plant-based repellent
Less suitable: An active infestation or anyone looking for evidence of a larval kill
Specifications
Common questions
Is this the same as the Acana killer sachets?
No. This listing says a plant-based repellent with no insecticide. The killer sachets are a different ASIN and do not print an active either.
How many reviews are on the listing?
4.5 from 44. That is a small sample next to the killer sachets.
London Moth supplies ten odourless pheromone glue traps with a stated life of about four months once opened. The listing usefully names both its clothes-moth targets and several moths it will not catch, reducing the risk of using it for a pantry pest. Its 4.4-star line comes from 3,153 reviews, and large catches are the dominant positive theme. Reviewers recommend writing the opening date on each board, while others mention very sticky glue and awkward packaging. At £17.95 it is the most expensive product in this comparison and still only monitors adults, chiefly males. It is the best-supported long-duration trap here, but a full board is evidence of activity rather than proof that larvae have gone.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Longer-term monitoring where species limits and a large review base matter
Less suitable: The lowest-cost option, pantry moths or clearing larvae without other treatment
Specifications
Common questions
Which moths does the seller exclude?
The bullet says not for the brown house moth, white-shouldered moth, Indian meal moth, or bumble bee wax moth. It does claim the common clothes moth, and case-making and pale backed moths.
Does a full trap finish the larvae?
Reviewers use them to see where adults are, including after a professional carpet treatment. Glue is very sticky. A full board is not a larval count.
Zero In supplies 30 linen-scented balls for wardrobes, cupboards, drawers and storage bags, with a stated life of up to three months. Unlike several hanger listings, this extract names transfluthrin as the active substance. At £8.90 and 4.4 stars from 601 reviews, it combines a useful pack size with a moderate price and enough feedback to be more than an early listing signal. The balls must stay in their sachets and be used only where the label permits; one reviewer specifically warns against placing them with food. The review extract itself is small, so it does not prove how consistently the product performs across different storage volumes. This is our top pick for enclosed storage, not a substitute for cleaning or for treating an inaccessible carpet infestation.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Wardrobes, drawers and sealed storage bags where a named active and a 30-pack are useful
Less suitable: Food storage, open rooms or infestations hidden beyond the treated enclosure
Specifications
Common questions
Are these naphthalene mothballs?
The listing names transfluthrin, not naphthalene. Naphthalene supply in pesticides has been prohibited since 2008. That ban is a Trading Standards point, not a line on this page.
Where do they go?
The bullet says place the balls in their sachets in wardrobes, cupboards, drawers or storage bags.
These sachets are designed for drawers and stored clothing, with the listing telling you to use two per drawer and replace them after up to three months. The £6.78 shelf price is the lowest in this comparison, while the 4.3-star line comes from 9,860 reviews. An end window gives you a more useful replacement cue than scent alone. However, the title says 16 sachets and the specification says 20, so the pack quantity is not dependable before delivery. The amazon.co.uk extract also does not name the active substance. They are our best-value option for treating several drawers, provided you read the physical pack and do not assume they will deal with larvae elsewhere in a room.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Several enclosed drawers where low cost and a visible end indicator matter
Less suitable: Buyers who need a clearly named active or an unambiguous pack count
Specifications
Common questions
How many sachets are in B008BG6JFK?
The title says a 16 pack. The spec block says 20 items and lists 20 sachets. Both figures are on the listing.
Where does the listing say to put them?
Drawers and storage, among clothing. The bullet says two per drawer. An active substance is not printed.
This four-pack hangs directly on a wardrobe rail and uses a date wheel to mark the replacement point. At £7.48, it is an inexpensive way to cover a small closed wardrobe, and the listing carries 4.3 stars from 6,711 reviews. The main problem is duration: the bullet says three months, while the specification says six months, and reviewers more often describe roughly three months or less. Repeated comments also mention smaller hooks, cases coming apart and pads dropping out. The extract does not print the active substance, so the physical label must settle what is inside and how it should be used. One reviewer reported dizziness after wearing stored wool, which is not clinical evidence but is a clear reason to stop using the product if you feel unwell.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A small closed wardrobe where four low-cost hanging units are enough
Less suitable: Anyone wanting one reliable duration, robust cases or a named active
Specifications
Common questions
Do these hangers last 3 months or 6?
The bullet says 3 months and tells you to set the wheel three months ahead. The spec line says 6 months. Reviewers mostly report about 3 months, sometimes less.
What do reviewers say about the case?
Repeat buyers say newer cases fall apart, hooks are smaller, and the pad can drop out. Some packs arrived without a dial or already showing end.
This 275 ml transfluthrin spray is the product in the set for reachable carpet edges, curtains and cushions rather than wardrobe rails. The listing claims a kill within 15 minutes and suggests repeating treatment about every three months, but those are seller claims rather than our test results. Its 4.3-star line comes from 1,663 reviews, giving it a stronger evidence base than most newer listings here. Reviewers repeatedly say the bottle is small for a large room or heavy infestation, and some report a failed plunger. A spray only works where it reaches, so it cannot be assumed to clear larvae inside folded cloth, under inaccessible fitted carpet or deep in furniture. The specification saying HSE is not the same as a printed authorisation number or an endorsement.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Reachable carpet edges, curtains and cushions that can be treated exactly as labelled
Less suitable: Large areas, inaccessible larvae or use as the only wardrobe treatment
Specifications
Common questions
What active does the spray listing name?
Transfluthrin. The spec line says HSE, without an approval number in the extract.
Is the bottle a whole-house treatment?
Reviewers say 275 ml is small for a large room, a heavy infestation, or one treatment of a 7-seat car. Several applications are a repeating comment.
These eight cedar pieces hang on a rail or detach for use in drawers, and the included sandpaper refreshes the scent every two to three months. No biocide is named, so the defensible job is repelling after cleaning rather than killing larvae already feeding in wool. The listing is inconsistent because the title says repellent while one highlight says killer. Reviews also disagree on scent strength: some detect little until sanding, while one person felt sick when opening a strong-smelling pack. The 4.3-star line is drawn from 73 reviews, many written too early to judge protection over time. At £9.96, the set suits reusable, insecticide-free storage, but cedar needs care around leather and fur because it can dry those materials.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Clean wool storage where you want reusable cedar on a rail or in drawers
Less suitable: Existing larval damage, leather or fur, or buyers expecting an insecticidal kill
Specifications
Common questions
Do these claim an insecticide?
No active substance is named. The title says repellent. A highlight line says moth killer. Sandpaper is included to refresh the scent.
How strong is the cedar smell in reviews?
Some call it light. Some found almost no scent until they sanded. One reviewer felt sick from a strong smell on opening.
This eight-pack is intended to place one or two lavender hanging units in each wardrobe and mark the change date on the wheel. The three-month life is internally clearer than the conflicting lines on the four-pack, and eight units suit several small cupboards better than a single large space. The listing carries 4.1 stars from 2,573 reviews, but only three written review texts were available in the extract. Those comments describe the lavender as mild, although scent tolerance is personal. The active substance is not printed, so the label still needs checking before use around clothing. At £13.87 it buys coverage rather than the lowest unit cost, and a walk-in wardrobe may require more than one pack.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Several closed wardrobes where eight dated hanging units are useful
Less suitable: A walk-in wardrobe, fragrance-sensitive users or buyers requiring a named active
Specifications
Common questions
How many hangers and how long?
Eight. The bullet says each lasts up to 3 months and suggests one or two per wardrobe. A review says a walk-in wardrobe may need more than one pack.
Is the active named?
No. The bullets claim a kill of moths, eggs and larvae, and list silk among the textiles. Only three review texts are in the extract.
This four-pack is presented as an odourless wardrobe treatment, with a visible membrane and a stated life of up to three months. The bullet claims action within 24 to 48 hours, but that remains a listing claim and the active substance is not printed in the extract. The apparent 4.1 stars from 2,573 reviews cannot carry normal weight here because the written reviews repeat the lavender eight-pack material. That mix-up means the comments about scent and practical use should not be attributed to this unscented SKU. The £11.20 price is also higher than the lavender four-pack. Choose it only if the physical pack confirms the label details and avoiding added fragrance matters more than having dependable review evidence.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A closed wardrobe where an unscented hanging format is the priority
Less suitable: Buyers who need SKU-specific reviews or a named active before purchase
Specifications
Common questions
Are the written reviews about this unscented pack?
The file repeats 4.1 from 2,573 and the lavender review texts from B01H2S2I8O. Use the bullets for this SKU, not those paragraphs.
What does the bullet say about smell and speed?
Odourless, four units, kill claimed in 24 to 48 hours, replace when the membrane looks empty, up to 3 months.
Ready Steady Defend sells lavender hanging units for wardrobes and drawers with a date wheel and an up-to-three-month line. The title says six units, but one reviewer says their packet contained three, so quantity is not fully dependable. Reviewers also report flimsy cases, little scent and prominent cancer and inhalation warnings on the physical pack. One review quotes transfluthrin at 0.45% w/w, yet the active is not stated in the listing bullets used here. The 4.0-star line from 180 reviews is the weakest combination of rating and review confidence among the hanging killers in this set. Use only after reading every physical warning; the word lavender is not a safety description.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Buyers who receive the stated pack and can follow the physical biocide label exactly
Less suitable: Anyone sensitive to warnings, uncertain pack contents or poorly documented actives
Specifications
Common questions
What warnings do reviewers report?
Several say the physical pack shows a cancer warning and do not inhale, and that the product image left a warning out. That is review text, not a copied label in the bullets.
Is the active in the bullet?
No. One review says the pack they opened listed transfluthrin 0.45% w/w. Another says their packet held three hangers, not six.
Acana provides ten cardboard pheromone boards aimed at common and case-bearing clothes moths. The insecticide-free format is suitable for monitoring near wardrobes and drawers, and some reviewers report catching dozens. Others placed boards beside visible moths and caught none, making the 4.0-star line from 116 reviews notably divided. The listing gives no working life, so there is no clear replacement schedule to compare with the 90-day and four-month rivals. Assemble the cardboard shape before exposing the adhesive to avoid making the sticky board harder to handle. These traps can show adult activity, but an empty or full board says nothing conclusive about larvae inside a garment.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Low-plastic monitoring of common and case-bearing clothes moth adults
Less suitable: Anyone needing a stated replacement interval or treatment of larvae
Specifications
Common questions
Which species does the bullet name?
Common clothes moth and case-bearing clothes moth. The bullet says insecticide-free.
Do the reviews agree that they catch moths?
No. Some report dozens of moths. Others report empty traps beside moths in the same room. Assemble the board before you peel the backing.
We compared 12 moth protection listings on amazon.co.uk. This is an editorial reading of listing extracts, not a laboratory efficacy or safety test. Prices, stars and review counts are the captured figures and may change. The score is out of 100 before deductions for conflicting packs, missing actives, thin review files and warnings. The weights below sum to 100.
Amazon rating and review volume
35%Rating contributes up to 22 points and review volume up to 13. Stars and counts are the amazon.co.uk lines in the extracts, not a laboratory score.
Fit for the stated job
25%Full credit needs a clear role, such as enclosed killer, contact treatment, monitor or repellent, and a stated place of use. A repellent is not marked down only because it is not a killer.
Listing clarity
20%A named active, or a clearly identified pheromone or plant role, a consistent pack quantity, a stated duration and a useful end cue each add confidence.
Value within this set
15%Value uses the shelf price, the usable quantity and the likely coverage, not the price alone. The lowest sticker is not automatically the best value.
Review sentiment
5%Points fall where reviews repeat case failures, applicator faults, empty traps or pack warnings. Written reviews that belong to another ASIN are not treated as evidence for that SKU.
Match the product to the life stage and the place before you compare the price. Larvae eat wool, fur, feathers and skins. Adults do not. A hanger, a drawer sachet, a contact spray, a pheromone trap and a cedar block are five different jobs. Prices below are amazon.co.uk shelf prices in this set, from about £6.78 to £17.95.
Clothes moth larvae eat keratin in wool, fur, feathers and skins. Adults do not. That is why a product has to match the life stage and the place. A wardrobe rail, a drawer and a carpet edge are different jobs. A hanger or a closed storage bag suits wool and cashmere on a rail. Missing carpet pile needs vacuuming and a labelled spray only where you can reach the larvae. A trap is a check, not the clearance. Kill, monitor and repel are separate claims. Pheromone traps catch males.
A full pheromone board shows that male moths were flying. It is not a count of larvae in the wool or the carpet, and it does not finish an infestation on its own.
The Acana four-pack bullet says three months and the specification says six. Reviewers more often describe about three months, sometimes less. Use the shorter, repeated figure until the pack in your hand says otherwise.
The unscented four-pack file repeats the review count and the lavender review text from the eight-pack. Those paragraphs are not evidence for the unscented SKU.
Ready Steady Defend reviewers report a cancer warning and do not inhale on the physical pack. That text outranks the scent adjective. If someone feels unwell, stop.
Larvae eat keratin in wool, fur, feathers and skins. Adults do not, so the first question is where the damage is, not which scent you prefer. A wardrobe rail, a drawer and a carpet edge need different products. Hanging killers in this set are the Acana lavender eight-pack at about £13.87, the lavender four-pack at about £7.48, the unscented four-pack at about £11.20, and Ready Steady Defend at about £13.99.
Most hangers and sachets say up to three months. The Acana four-pack bullet says three months and the spec says six, and reviewers more often report about three months or less. Insectix says up to 90 days. London Moth says about four months once opened. The Acana ten-pack states no life at all. The killer-sachet title says 16 and the spec says 20. Insectix says six traps while a pieces field says one. Transfluthrin is printed on the Zero In balls and the Acana spray.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Rail storage of wool and cashmere needs a hanger or a closed bag, not a carpet spray on its own. The Acana lavender eight-pack is eight hanging units at about £13.87, with a date wheel and a stated life of up to three months. The active is not printed, and a walk-in wardrobe may need more than one pack.
Missing carpet pile needs vacuuming and a labelled spray where you can reach the larvae. A trap is only a check. The Acana 275 ml spray names transfluthrin and is aimed at carpets, curtains and cushions, at about £8.68. Reviewers say the bottle is small for a large room, and it will not reach larvae inside folded cloth.
If you will not use an insecticide, the plant sachets and the cedar hangers are the listings that fit, after cleaning, and without a kill claim. The Acana plant sachets are 16 lemon-eucalyptus units at about £7.49, and the bullet says no insecticide. They do not kill larvae already in the wool, and the rating is 4.5 from only 44 reviews.
The highest score is the Zero In transfluthrin moth balls, the top pick for enclosed storage: named transfluthrin, 30 pieces, wardrobes, drawers and storage bags, about £8.90, and 4.4 from 601 reviews. The best value is the Acana killer sachets at about £6.78, with 4.3 from 9,860 reviews, a drawer role and an end window. The title says 16 and the spec says 20, and the active is not printed. A trap, including London Moth at about £17.95, monitors adults and does not clear larvae.
Acana killer sachets
Lowest shelf price in the set at about £6.78, with 4.3 from 9,860 reviews. The pack count clashes and the active is not printed.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
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