How should we protect silk and woolen fabrics from attacks of insects?

1.	How should we protect silk and woolen fabrics from attacks of insects?
Answer» 1. Insects can readily feed on the protein substance present in fibres. 2. So, we should protect silk and wool fabrics by placing phenolphthalein ball which have strong fragrance. 3. Boric acid, fragrant oils like sandal oil and lavender oil can successfully repel the insects. 4. By keeping these substances between the clothes we can protect silk and woolen clothes from insects.

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1. Insects can readily feed on the protein substance present in fibres.

2. So, we should protect silk and wool fabrics by placing phenolphthalein ball which have strong fragrance.

3. Boric acid, fragrant oils like sandal oil and lavender oil can successfully repel the insects.

4. By keeping these substances between the clothes we can protect silk and woolen clothes from insects.

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