Protecting the Costumes: The Battle Against Clothes Moths at the Royal Opera House

In 1999, the Royal Opera House underwent modernization, improving comfort but inadvertently creating an ideal environment for clothes moths. With thousands of costumes at risk, traditional extermination methods proved costly and toxic. The Opera House adopted a pioneering technique called auto confusion, which prevents moths from breeding by using pheromone traps. Developed by Exosect, this eco-friendly method was first used in apple orchards. The Royal Opera House successfully implemented these traps in its facilities, significantly reducing moth damage.

What innovative technique did the Royal Opera House use to control moth populations?

How does the pheromone trap system work to control moth breeding?