Homeowner with expensive vintage clothing collection unable to eliminate clothes moths without damaging garments or spending heavily on dry cleaning, and unable to use chemicals safely due to cats.

Workarounds Described

• bagging garments and putting them in hot car to kill moths
• using cedar hangers and pheromone traps
• vacuuming and manually inspecting each garment
• bagging and isolating infested items

Implied Software Gaps

• App that provides a step-by-step integrated pest management protocol tailored to home and wardrobe
• Alert system for treatment timing and cycle tracking
• Safe product recommendation engine for pet-friendly households

MothGuard Protocol

A step-by-step app that provides a customized moth eradication plan based on user's wardrobe, home layout, pets, and budget. It integrates product recommendations (pheromones, heat bags, non-toxic sprays), timers for treatment cycles, and tracking of infestation progress—replacing manual trial-and-error.

Existing Solutions Mentioned