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Fish Oil for Clothes Moths? No Evidence, But Cats Will Love It

No data supports fish oil attracting clothes moths. Extension entomologist Dr. Beverly Sparks dismisses the idea. The only thing fish oil might attract is every cat, raccoon, and possum in the neighborhood.

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