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WARDROBE SCENTS

100% Australian Grown Botanicals

  NATURAL

Wardrobe - Pantry - Carpet

INDOOR MOTH DETERRENT

Made in Melbourne  


Are indoor insect pests, clothes moths, ruining your clothes, yarns and textiles?
Are clothes moths nibbling and defecating on your paper records?
Are wardrobe moths wrecking your feathers and furs?
Are carpet moths eating your carpet?
Are pantry moths lurking in your pantry?

 WARDROBE SCENTS 
 100% BOTANICAL SOLUTION
MUSEUM STANDARD 
NO TOXIC CHEMICAL 
NO MICROPLASTIC POLLUTION

100% Australian-grown dried botanicals
Drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly botanical blend

Dr Ted Edwards (AM), CSIRO Lepidopterist expert recommends the use of natural dried herbs alternatives as effective non-toxic alternatives to napthalene and moth-balls. to help deter moths

Frozen to Australian Museum's Collection Care recommendation -30°C or lower to ensure complete mortality of all stages of insect life cycles
 
100% Compostable Packaging and Contents

NO fillers, NO waxes, NO added essences, NO preservatives.
NO Naphthalene, NO Para-dichlorobenzene, NO Nicotine, NO Pyrethrum
NO Rotenine, Bifenthrin or Fluorinated Chemicals.

Wardrobe Scents' Indoor Botanical Moth Deterrents are
helping Australians, one of the worst offenders when it comes to using harmful chemicals and pesticides, reduce the use of toxic chemicals
 
USED BY
 Australian museums, galleries and heritage collections, including 
Australian Defence Department 
National Wool Museum (Geelong) 
 and
Archival Survival 
https://www.archivalsurvival.com.au/products/p

BACKED BY SCIENCE
WARDROBE SCENTS

A BLEND of SEVEN
100% Australian Botanicals

BACKED BY SCIENCE 
"Traditional moth balls are also effective, 
but they contain toxic chemicals, 
so instead consider using natural alternatives 
like sachets of dried lavender... bay leaves." 
Dr Ted Edwards, Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) Lepidopterist; Honorary Fellow CSIRO's Australian National Insect Collection

We know each botanical in our eco-moth blend can help deter indoor moths from entering clean storage areas.

Lavender: Research in the Journal of Pest Management Science demonstrated Lavender's effectiveness in helping repel indoor insect pests and help guard against clothes moth damage.

Wormwood and Rosemary: The Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis and the Journal of Insect Science confirm Wormwood and Rosemary are effective botanicals to help protect paper, clothes and foodstuffs against indoor moth damage.

Bay Leaves and Camphor: The Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry and Journal of Molecular Science record Bay and Camphor as effective natural pest deterrents to help repel indoor insects and moths.

Eucalyptus Leaves and Pelargonium: The Journal of Forestry and Ecological Management Products lists Eucalyptus as an effective natural insect and moth repellent. The Journal of Economic Entomology and American Botanical Council report on the positive effectiveness of Pelargonium spp. to help repel indoor-insect moth.


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F.A.Q.

Wardrobe Scents100% Natural Australian Eco-Botanical Insect Pest Deterrent

🍃MORE ABOUT IPM (Integrated Pest Management)

IPM a sustainable approach to managing pests combines biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools in a way that minimises economic, health and environmental risks.

IPM significantly reduces the need to use chemicals while providing the same, if not better, level of protection for collections.

DISCOVER MORE:
National Archives of Australia
 https://www.naa.gov.au/information-management/storing-and-preserving-information/preserving-information/integrated-pest-management [Sited 15 Feb 2025]

Australian Institute Conservation of Cultural Material
https://aiccm.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Heritage-Collections-Council-Guidelines-for-Australian-Museums.pdf.  [Sited 15 Feb 2025]

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🍃BENEFITS

Our effective evidence-based, IPM (Integrated Pest Management) sachets naturally help reduce unnecessary landfills and the use of toxic chemicals.

Used by:
Archival Survival, Wangaratta, VIC
Australian Air Force History & Heritage Branch
Australian Defence Dept Archives
Australian Army Museum of Military Engineering, NSW
Cavalier Menswear, Camberwell, VIC
Flagstaff Village Museum, Warrnambool, VIC
Jeparit & District Historical Society, VIC
Law Society of Western Australia, WA
Loreto College
Members of the Association of Eastern Historical Societies, Victoria
Museum of Nursing History, Brisbane, QLD
Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga, NSW
National War Memorial, ACT
National Wool Museum, Geelong, VIC
St Patricks College, Ballarat, VIC
Tarndie Wool Shop, Warncoort, VIC.
Trinity Grammar, NSW
Victorian Historical Societies, VIC

Discover more:  https://www.museumnext.com/article/10-ways-museums-can-be-more-sustainable/ [Sited 15 Feb 2025]

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🍃STOCKISTS

A + Neighbourhood Mart
666 Bourke Road
CAMBERWELL, VIC

A Fitting Connection
225 Lower Heidelberg Road,
IVANHOE EAST, VIC 
https://afittingconnection.com.au/

Allidocious
100 Maling Rd
CANTERBURY, VIC
https://malingroad.com.au/traders/allidocious/

Archival Survival: national preservation archival materials distributer  to Australian Museums, Galleries, Libraries and Archives
https://www.archivalsurvival.com.au
 
Boccaccio Supa IGA 
1030-1050 Burke Rd,
BALWYN, VIC
 https://www.boccaccio.com.au/

Gentle Threads
66b Mountjoy Parade,
LORNE, VIC
gentlethreads.net.au/

Grosvenor Dry Cleaner
128 Cotham Road, 
KEW, VIC
grosvenordrycleaners.com.au/

Poloman Specialty Mens Wear
 715 Glenferrie Rd, 
HAWTHORN, VIC 
poloman.com.au/

StyleColab Preloved
768-770 Glenferrie Road
HAWTHORN, VIC 
stylecolabpreloved.com.au/

Tarndie Polwarth Wool 
5459 Princes Hwy.
Warncoort VIC 3243
wool@tarndie.com

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🍃OUR SACHET's: HOW to USE

1. Made for use in indoor dry storage areas. 
 
2. Don't remove the label.
 
3. Use the back of the label to record the date of purchase and quarterly reactivation activity ie gently squeeze each sachet to refresh aromatic activity ( or whenever you're passing by).

4. Hang or place a sachet on internal shelves and drawers. Place in coat pockets, indoor storage box. or on a hook or coathanger

5. Multi-year shelf-life in indoor dry storage areas.

6. No need for added air fresheners. Our aromatic sachets naturally refresh indoor areas too. 

FYI:
Help prevent clothes and carpet moth infestations by keeping indoor storage areas free of excess hair, dust and pet dander.

The Australian National Wildlife Collection also recommends the best defence against pest insects is ensuring each [item] specimen is annually checked for pests.
https://www.csiro.au/en/news/all/articles/2023/may/pests-insect-collection  [Sited 9 May 2025]

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OUR ETHOS RESONATES with ECO-FRIENDLY CONSUMERS 

WE DON'T USE:

MOTHBALLS:
 the active ingredients, naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene are toxic and banned in many countries

PLASTIC:
 avoiding direct and Indirect environmental effects of plastic waste:

AUSTRALIA IS ONE of the WORST OFFENDERS WHEN IT COMES to USING HARMFUL PESTICIDES: 
 As of 2022, there were over 8000 pesticides on the Australian market, divided between commercial farming use (75%) and domestic or urban use (25%) Australia is heavily invested in pesticides, continuing to use several pesticides that are banned elsewhere.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/sep/27/australian-food-is-grown-with-dangerous-chemicals-banned-in-other-countries

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REDUCING CARBON MILES 
We've transitioned to support Australia’s net-zero economy
Our drought-tolerant pollinator-friendly Australian-grown botanicals are locally grown, mainly within within a 5 km radius of our team members' homes.  All growth and production is 100% solar-powered.  . https://futuremadeinaustralia.gov.au/

REUSING 100% COTTON FABRIC::
To help reduce textile landfills we have partnered with
 Style Collab Pre-loved 
https://stylecolabpreloved.com.au
The Creative Community Space Resource Recovery Centre https://creativecommunityspace.com.au/resource-recovery-centre/?srsltid=AfmBOooWIi_crASja4PFmPS375coehxx4wc8g6ifcgNqeCGuKCOF38zp

BLENDING 100% AUSTRALIAN-GROWN BOTANICALS:
 We've done our research and know the botanicals in our eco-moth blend can help deter indoor moths from entering clean storage areas.
Dr Ted Edwards (AM), CSIRO Australian National Insect Collection advises:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-17/how-to-deal-with-clothes-and-pantry-moths-in-your-home/9425618
https://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/06/11/3522400.htm

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Wardrobe Scents' use:
PLASTIC-FREE PACKAGING
NAPTHALENE FREE INGREDIENTS
DROUGHT-TOLERANT BOTANICALS
POLLINATOR-FRIENDLY BOTANICALS
ETHICALLY SOURCED AUSTRALIAN BOTANICALS
BACKED BY SCIENCE

Wardrobe Scents' support:
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
REUSE and REDUCE LANDFILL
SOLAR POWER  
GREENER STORAGE
GREENER MUSEUMS

Wardrobe Scents' is:
AUSTRALIAN MADE
MADE IN MELBOURNE
CIRCULAR-ECONOMY

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🍃Wardrobe Scents Natural Australian Botanical Insect Pest Deterrent: Sustainable and Green

We are a sustainable Australian brand pro-actively supporting UNESCO's Green Citizen initiative and the Victorian Government's transition to a circular, climate-resilient economy. Our botanicals are: 1. Drought-tolerant and/or 2. Pollinator-friendly 3. Hand-harvested 4. Air-dried 5. Packed in biodegradable compostable materials. 6. Produced and packed by solar energy. 7. [Waste is] Recycled back into our herb farm. "Wardrobe Scents' resonates with quality-conscious, eco-friendly consumers".

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🍃Wardrobe Scents Natural Australian Botanical Insect Pest Deterrent: Prioritising a Circular Economy.

Wardrobe Scents' provides a natural,compostable insect-pest deterrent to support a circular economy. Our system of production and consumption involves sharing, reusing and recycling existing materials and products. We proactively work to reduce waste to a minimum by extending the life cycle of our products and "your stuff". "Our brand connects with people who care about quality and the environment"

🍃Wardrobe Scents Australian Botanical Pest Deterrent: Safeguarding Australia's Biodiversity and Economy.

Invasive pest insects can threaten Australia's ecosystem through botanical and livestock imports. Wardrobe Scents' simple, effective, eco-friendly indoor insect-pest deterrent actively helps guard and protect clothes, foodstuffs and papers from pest-damage. "Customers love our eco-friendly, high-quality sweet smelling products".

🍃Wardrobe Scents Natural Australian Botanical Insect Pest Deterrent: Call to Action

We support a national call to action to help protect against environmental threats from climate change, land-use change, habitat degradation, and invasive species. "Urgent action, led by the government, with community awareness and informed choices, is vital to safeguard our natural resources for future generations." [https://soe.dcceew.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-07/soe2021-overview.pdf. Sited 15 Feb 2025] SCROLL DOWN TO: MEET OUR TEAM READ TESTIMONIALS CONTACT FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/wardrobescents/

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Wardrobe Scents Effective Natural Clothes Moth Protection

Wardrobe Scents Effective Natural Clothes Moth Protection

Wardrobe Scents 100% natural botanical solutions effectively defend against Tineola bisselliella moths, the common clothes moth, pantry moth and other insect pests. Whether it's organic fibres, fine silks, feathers, or urine and food-stained synthetics, leathers, grains, papers, books and manuscripts, WardrobeScents sachets deter these insect pests.

TEAM

Jane Dyer

Founder

Jane D's decades of professional expertise and passion for education, heritage and environment are reflected in Wardrobe Scents and scaffolded by undergraduate and post-grad studies in biology, zoology, geography, information science, heritage management and education. Wardrobe Scents' incorporates business skills Jane developed as co-founder of the successful Melbourne urban apiary, backyardhoney.com.au The apiary continues to service the Victorian community, local councils, P - 12 education, Universities, Victorian Parliament, Coles Local, Attica and Grand Hyatt Hotels and hospitality sectors. "It's fun and energising to migrate, extend and curate these skills in another meaningful way [aka Wardrobe Scents]"

Jane Badger

Horticulture Mentor

Jane B's professional expertise in education, horticulture and wool textile crafts help guide the Wardrobe Scents story. We can happily say, "Most of our botanicals are grown, harvested and sourced by the team from within our gardens or 5 km of our homes" We are grateful for the support of our local and wider communities, councils, businesses, home-gardeners and arborists

Peter Dyer

Business Partner

Pete's dedication to the circular economy, community engagement, and environmental education inspires Wardrobe Scents. As Jane's co-founder of Backyard Honey Pty Ltd, Pete's business skills, management and entrepreneurial experience 100% align with Wardrobe Scents ethos: prioritising quality and eco-friendliness. His passion, expertise and willingness to share his workspace, home, garden and tools are added bonus.

Anne Kok

Curator

An active advocate for community and environmental stewardship, Anne has worked in the manufacturing and couturier industries for over 30 years. Each hand-crafted Wardrobe Scents' sachet reflects Anne's commitment to quality. We love that Anne chose to join our team.

CONTACT US 

  • Boroondara, Victoria, Australia

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Testimonials

     

 .... moth balls .... contain toxic chemicals, so instead consider using natural alternatives like sachets of dried lavender... bay leaves." 

Dr Ted Edwards: Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) Lepidopterist; Honorary Fellow CSIRO's Australian National Insect Collection  |  insecticides or professional fumigation should be considered as last resorts.

 ....botanical insecticides containing mixtures of chemical compounds can affect both behavioral and physiological processes. Thus, the chance of pests developing resistance to such substances is very low. It seems that seeking bio-insecticides which are efficient, as well as being suitable and adaptive to ecological conditions, is essential in obtaining sufficient insect control 

NIH (National Library of Medicine) National Centre for Biotechnologgy Information

 The larvae of clothes moths (Tineola bisselliella) attack garments, carpets, furs, blankets, upholstery, piano felts, brush bristles, and a number of other related items. Fabrics stained by foods, perspiration, or urine are most subject to damage. Synthetics or fabrics such as cotton are fed on if they are blended with wool 

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/household-pests/clothes-moth-control/: Planet Natural

 The allures of city life have culminated in the rise of urban populations resulting in conditions that promote the establishment of certain insect pests. Globally, the public health significance of these urban insect pests is enormous, ranging from billions of dollars to loss of lives. Most chemical insecticides no longer provide the anticipated level of control, and significant insecticide resistance has been reported. 

Journal of Economic Entomology, Volume 115, Issue 5, October 2022, Pages 1375–1408, https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac083: Visualiser of Interiors - Copy

 We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners and original custodians of the land the Wardrobe Scents's gardens and herb-house are located on. We respect their Elders past and present. 

Jane Dyer, Wardrobe Scents

 The larvae of clothes moths (Tineola bisselliella) attack garments, carpets, furs, blankets, upholstery, piano felts, brush bristles, and a number of other related items. Fabrics stained by foods, perspiration, or urine are most subject to damage. Synthetics or fabrics such as cotton are fed on if they are blended with wool 

https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/household-pests/clothes-moth-control/: Planet Natural - Copy