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Moths
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Clothes Moths
- Two species commonly infest homes – casemaking moths and webbing moths.
- Attack clothing, blankets, comforters, rugs, carpets, draperies, pillows, mattresses, brushes, upholstery, furs, piano felts and wool mixed with synthetic fibers.
- Infest homes by finding their way into woolens improperly stored in dark places and left undisturbed for long periods of time.
- Deposit soft white eggs in clothing and household furnishings. A single female is capable of depositing from 100 to 300 eggs.
Fabric pests like the clothes moth and webbing moth share many of the same charactastics and behaviors. They are both usually white or cream colored and measure about 3/8" long. Both of these moths can cause irreparable damage to personal belongings. They feed on almost any item made of natural fibers, particularly items made of wool, cashmere and silk. They are also capable of digesting animal hair. Treatment includes trapping, chemical treating, inspection and washing or dry-cleaning of infested articles.
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