and the case-bearing clothes moth (Tinea pellionella). It is the immature larvae, rather than the adult moths, that cause the damage to natural fibres such as woollen clothing, upholstery, carpets and ...

Although they can be annoying, adult clothes moths that you see flying through your rooms do not feed on your fabrics at all. In actual fact, it's their larvae – the little wormlike wingless ...

As well as warding off clothes moths, this moisture absorber ... Adam explains, ‘Cedarwood has natural oils in it that are ...

A USEFUL pamphlet entitled “Clothes Moths and House Moths”, by Major E. E. Austen assisted by Mr. A. W. McKenny Hughes, has recently been published by the British Museum (Natural History ...

There are about 20 species of clothes moths and none of them actually eat our clothes – their larvae do. Fabric eaten by a moth These little grubs feed exclusively on animal fibres – like wool ...

Do you want to prevent moths from destroying your clothes? The most important step is to make sure you vacuum regularly in your closet. Closets typically are dark and dusty, ...

Watch your wool stuff. Because the clothes moth is likely eyeing it as well. The moth starts out as larvae, like these guys. It likes to gnaw on wool clothing, carpets, rugs, and blankets.