Moth and Pest Protection for Tuan Shan in Long-Term Storage: Keeping Silk and Bamboo Intact

Silk faces and bamboo ribs are natural materials that moths, silverfish, and bamboo borers find appetizing. Long-term storage without protection invites silent damage — holes in silk, tunnels in ribs. Pest protection through cleaning, repellents, and sealed storage keeps a tuan shan intact.

The Scenario: Three challenges in pest protection

Moth and pest protection faces three challenges:

Pain Points

• Moths and silverfish feed on silk, leaving holes that destroy the face;
• Bamboo borers tunnel through ribs, weakening the fan's structure;
• Chemical repellents can stain or damage silk and wood if misused.

The Solution: Three pest-protection measures

Pest protection uses three measures:

1. Clean-before-storing Clean fans thoroughly before storage so no food residue attracts pests.

2. Natural repellents Use camphor or natural repellents, kept from direct contact with silk and wood.

3. Sealed, dry storage Store in sealed containers with desiccant to keep pests and moisture out.

The Result: A fan that survives storage

With these measures, a stored tuan shan stays intact. Pest protection is essential for collectors and for anyone storing fans between seasons.