Moths
Clothes Moths in the Bathroom
Finding small moths or moth larvae in your bathroom can be puzzling. There may be no wool carpet, no wardrobe full of clothes and seemingly nothing in the room that a clothes moth would want to eat. Yet clothes moths — particularly larvae or their cases — can sometimes be found on bathroom walls, ceilings…
Read MoreClothes Moths Under Floorboards
Can clothes moths live under floorboards? If moths keep appearing in a room but you cannot find an obvious source, it is reasonable to wonder whether the infestation is hidden beneath the floor. In some properties, the area around flooring can certainly be involved — but finding clothes moths in a room does not automatically…
Read MoreClothes moth larvae on walls and ceiling
Finding clothes moth larvae crawling on a wall or even across the ceiling can be confusing. Clothes moth larvae feed on natural fibres, so why would they be halfway up a painted wall where there is apparently nothing for them to eat? The answer is usually that the wall is not the source of the…
Read MoreWhy Your Vacuum is the Best Defence for Clothes Moths
Why Is Vacuuming So Important for Clothes Moths? Thorough vacuuming is one of the most useful things you can do when dealing with clothes moths because it physically removes accessible eggs, larvae, adults, webbing and debris. It also removes hair, fibres and other material from the quiet, undisturbed areas where clothes moth larvae often develop.…
Read MoreCan I Get Rid of Clothes Moths in My House
Can You Get Rid of Clothes Moths in Your House? Yes. Clothes moth infestations can be controlled, but you need to deal with the hidden eggs and larvae as well as the adult moths you can see. Small, localised problems can sometimes be tackled successfully with thorough inspection, cleaning, treatment of affected belongings and continued…
Read MoreWhat Are Carpet Moths
“Carpet moth” is a common name people use for small textile moths whose larvae damage wool carpets and other natural fibres. It does not necessarily refer to one particular moth species. In UK homes, carpet damage may be associated with clothes moth species whose larvae can feed on wool, hair, fur, feathers and other suitable…
Read MoreSigns You Have Clothes Moths
If you’ve pulled a favourite jumper from the wardrobe and found mysterious holes, clothes moths are one possible explanation — but damaged clothing isn’t the only sign to look for. Clothes moth infestations can remain relatively inconspicuous because the damaging larvae prefer protected, undisturbed areas. Activity may be occurring beneath furniture, around carpet edges or…
Read MoreAre Clothes Moths a Landlord or Tenant Responsibility
You open a wardrobe and discover holes in a favourite jumper. Or perhaps you find clothes moth larvae around the edge of a wool carpet supplied with your rented flat. After the initial frustration comes an obvious question: Who is responsible for dealing with clothes moths in a rented property — the landlord or the…
Read MoreDo Clothes Moths Eat Cotton
If you’ve discovered small holes in a cotton T-shirt, shirt or other garment, you might immediately suspect clothes moths. But do clothes moths actually eat cotton? The answer is more interesting than a simple yes or no. Clothes moth larvae are primarily associated with animal-derived fibres and materials such as wool, hair, fur and feathers.…
Read MoreClothes Moth Myths & Facts
Clothes moths are surrounded by myths. Some people blame poor housekeeping, others rely on cedar or lavender, and many assume that killing the small moths flying around the room means the infestation has gone. Unfortunately, these misunderstandings can result in damaged clothes, carpets and furnishings while the real source of the infestation remains untreated. So…
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