Moths are tricky. Learn how to protect and care for your clothing and precious home textiles by identifying and dealing with moths.
When the weather turns cold, many people assume moths disappear until spring. After all, you rarely see them flying around at this time of year. But if you have ever found holes in sweaters, webbing in food packaging, or unexplained larvae in cupboards during winter, you know that is not the full story.
You’ve spotted tiny holes in your favorite sweater. A small moth flutters out of the closet. And suddenly you’re asking the question: Where are these moths coming from? You’re not alone, and you’re not imagining things.
Discovering signs of moth damage in your clothing or soft furnishings can be deeply frustrating. But while adult Clothes Moths are often blamed, the real culprits are their larvae. These tiny, cream-coloured grubs feed silently on natural fibres, causing irreparable damage to garments, rugs, and upholstery. Stopping them early is crucial. Here’s everything you need to know to prevent, detect, and eliminate Clothes Moth Larvae in your home.
Clothes Moths (Tineola bisselliella) and Carpet Moths (Trichophaga tapetzella) are common textile pests with a destructive life cycle. Their presence in homes often goes unnoticed until holes appear in cherished sweaters or threads unravel from carpets. Understanding each stage of their lifecycle is the foundation of any successful prevention or treatment plan.
