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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil View Post
    As a precaution put the garments into plastic bags then place in a freezer for a few days. That will kill any eggs/larva before they get chomping. A hardware store should have moth balls which you can then use as a short-term deterrent until your cedar chest is ready and I would recommend the freezer treatment before putting the items into it.
    I was warned off of mothballs by Kathy Lare.
    They pose a danger to anyone pressing a kilt. Appearently the out gassing while pressing the garment is very hazardous to the person performing the work.
    Commissioner of Clan Strachan, Central United States.

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    On the subject of Moths........I am reminded of a joke I once heard.


    Yeah.....That one.

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