The old folks in Provence always hung dried lavender in their wardrobes: the forgotten reason is making a comeback in 2026
For generations, Provençal grandmothers hung dried lavender sachets in their wardrobes—a habit rooted in solid science. The compound linalool in lavender oil scrambles moths’ ability to find protein-rich fabrics to lay eggs. Now, as people turn away from synthetic mothballs, this forgotten tradition is resurging in 2026.