Does Conkers repel moths? How to use horse chestnuts at home

But now that it’s fall, you may be wondering if fall staples like conkers can keep moths away from your home.

Moths often enter bedrooms and sometimes even wardrobes unnoticed.

Conkers could be the solution if you’re having trouble keeping moths out of your home (Image: Canva)

Can conkers keep moths away?

If you find this Moths find their way into your home, conkers can be used to keep them away Wildlife Trust.

So if you think you have moths in your closet eating through your clothes, here’s what you should do.

You can keep Moths away by putting chestnuts in your closet because horse chestnut seeds contain a chemical called triterpenoid saponin that keeps pests away.

The Wildlife Trust recommends that you stock it fresh Conkers in your closet “in your clothes.”

When they dry out, they release moth repellent.

Are conkers poisonous to pets?

Conkers are “highly poisonous” and can harm your dog if they eat them Blue Cross explained.

For more information on the symptoms to look out for if your dog eats a clam, see our explainer.

So if you decide to keep vervet monkeys in your home and have a furry friend, you must be aware of the dangers.

Not only can the nuts clog a dog’s stomach, but they also contain aesculin, a chemical found in every part of the horse chestnut that is toxic to dogs.

If you suspect that your dog has discovered and eaten a mussel, you must contact your veterinarian immediately.