Moth-proofing method using trioxane as sole active

摘要

An insect-proofing agent comprising 1,3,5-trioxane as an active ingredient is disclosed. This insect-proofing agent has a high insect-proofing action and gives no irritating odor, and the insect-proofing agent is not toxic to human bodies and has a high safety. Furthermore, this insect-proofing agent causes no discoloration in metallic substance such as silver thread, gold threads and spangles used for clothing decoration. This insect-proofing agent is effectively applied in the form of a solid preparation, an aqueous solution or an organic solvent solution.