Moths are tricky. Learn how to protect and care for your clothing and precious home textiles by identifying and dealing with moths.
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.
In this in depth guide, we take a fresh look at how moth damage really starts, what items are most vulnerable, and what practical steps you can take to not only stop it but prevent it from ever happening again.
At MothPrevention, we have helped over 250,000 customers protect their wardrobes. Here is our expert guide to identifying, treating, and preventing infestations caused by clothes moths and their larvae
If you’ve ever pulled a favorite sweater or scarf out of storage only to find mysterious holes, you’ve likely encountered Clothes Moths, or more specifically, their larvae. While adult moths are often blamed for the damage, it’s actually the hungry larvae that are causing chaos in your wardrobes and drawers.
