peppersteak122 Posted January 12, 2016 Share #1 Posted January 12, 2016 Hi everyone, Need some advice, please! Recently I obtained a fantastic USAAF grouping. In contains a Class A uniform and a pilot's navigation leather portfolio, with over 500 pages of certifications, flight plans, after action reports, etc. I specifically had it shipped to my office, because I wanted to quarantine it before bringing to my home. At the end of day when I was leaving, I saw a small moth flying from my jacket (the one I wore, not the Class A). While I wasn't sure if the moth was from the grouping or outside, I had never seen a moth either in my home or office before. And I am freaking out. At this moment, I put the grouping in a plastic container (with a few cedar blocks) in my car's trunk. Tomorrow I am putting the jacket in the freezer for repeating freezing method. However... What do I do with the leather portfolio and all the 75 years old documents inside? Don't think it was a good ideas to freeze them... Should I try moth-ball method in a sealed container? Would that hurt leather, metal zipper, and paper? A friend told me that moths eat paper, too... Is that true...? Much appreciated for your advices and responses. Here is the grouping pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 12, 2016 Share #2 Posted January 12, 2016 I think freezing would be fine for 24 hours. Stick them in an airtight bag, make sure they are dry going in, and I don't think you'll have any issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted January 12, 2016 Share #3 Posted January 12, 2016 The paper should be fine. As should the leather. If you want to be extra cautios, empty the briefcase and vacuume out the seams.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted January 12, 2016 Share #4 Posted January 12, 2016 I think quite often moths get a bum rap. More often than not, the culprits are silverfish, and yes, they love paper! Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmedalgi Posted January 12, 2016 Share #5 Posted January 12, 2016 If you use a vacuum, make sure you empty, throw away the bag. Moths LOVE to breed in vacuums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival Posted January 12, 2016 Share #6 Posted January 12, 2016 I would go with what you were advised in Post #3. Might consider investing in some moth traps as a precaution and see if anything shows up. Make sure you get the proper kind specifically for clothes moths. You can get them on E Bay. If you start to see moths flying around its probably to late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppersteak122 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share #7 Posted January 12, 2016 Thank you everyone. I am setting up a freezer to freeze the uniform and papers. Even though I never saw a moth flying anywhere in my house, I am setting up a few traps. Just to make sure. Lowe's sells the moth traps. I hope this one is okay...? http://www.lowes.com/pd_422306-316-HG-11038_0__?k_clickID=b1d0ef53-faac-46e5-bc34-6870c290036b&store_code=358&productId=3822925&selectedLocalStoreBeanArray=%5Bcom.lowes.commerce.storelocator.beans.LocatorStoreBean%402050205%5D&storeNumber=0358&kpid=3822925&cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-LawnGarden-_-IndoorPesticide-_-3822925%3ABLACK_FLAG&DM_PersistentCookieCreated=true&CAWELAID=&CAWELAID=1550194518 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor996 Posted January 12, 2016 Share #8 Posted January 12, 2016 http://www.lowes.com/pd_422306-316-HG-11038_0__?k_clickID=b1d0ef53-faac-46e5-bc34-6870c290036b&store_code=358&productId=3822925&selectedLocalStoreBeanArray=%5Bcom.lowes.commerce.storelocator.beans.LocatorStoreBean%402050205%5D&storeNumber=0358&kpid=3822925&cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-LawnGarden-_-IndoorPesticide-_-3822925%3ABLACK_FLAG&DM_PersistentCookieCreated=true&CAWELAID=&CAWELAID=1550194518 think those are for pantry moths: they eat and emerge from grain and don't eat clothing - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppersteak122 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted January 12, 2016 think those are for pantry moths: they eat and emerge from grain and don't eat clothing - I knew I should take biology major... not electrical engineering. Thanks, Thor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival Posted January 12, 2016 Share #10 Posted January 12, 2016 You need clothes moth traps. That is for pantry moths, the wrong type. Might be easier to buy them off E Bay. Kritterkill in England makes a good trap. Buy the holders and inserts the first time then afterward you just but the inserts. I think they last about four months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppersteak122 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted January 12, 2016 Thanks! Just bought 2 holders + 10 refills. I don't expect to see any moths, but $20 is worth for peace of mind. Also, I shouldn't buy it during my lunch time... looking at those moth pictures on the seller's website really made me losing appetite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAW Posted January 12, 2016 Share #12 Posted January 12, 2016 I think quite often moths get a bum rap. More often than not, the culprits are silverfish, and yes, they love paper! Jack Moths encountered out in the woods, or in random locations, may live in peace. Those who choose to attempt to enter the threshold of my house are terminated with extreme prejudice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maza Posted January 12, 2016 Share #13 Posted January 12, 2016 For your paper, a good way is Anoxia. : remove oxygen from a closed recipient : http://keepsafe.ca/new-main-menu/price-list/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival Posted January 13, 2016 Share #14 Posted January 13, 2016 If you purchased the Kritterkill traps from England I have had very good luck with them and the shipping was pretty fast considering they are from overseas. Be sure you confirm that you received the correct number of traps and inserts when you open the package as I did get shorted once. Brought it to their attention and the shipped the missing items immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted January 13, 2016 Share #15 Posted January 13, 2016 I think quite often moths get a bum rap. More often than not, the culprits are silverfish, and yes, they love paper! Jack Silverfish and carpet beetles; the 'silent killers' of militaria because they get in, do the damage, and often move on before you even know what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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