Why Moths Are Getting Worse in Cities

By Richard Collings | 22 January 2026 |
Why Moths Are Getting Worse in Cities

Clothes moths can thrive in UK city homes because many properties provide exactly what their larvae need: warmth, natural fibres and quiet areas that remain undisturbed for long periods. If you’re finding holes in wool clothing, thinning carpet beneath furniture or small moths around wardrobes, it doesn’t necessarily mean your city has suddenly been invaded…

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The Hidden Clothes Moth Problem Ruining UK Wardrobes

By Richard Collings | 19 December 2025 |

Clothes moths can damage wool clothing, carpets, rugs and furnishings while remaining almost completely unnoticed. The reason is simple: the small adult moth isn’t actually eating your clothes. The damage is caused by hidden larvae feeding on susceptible natural materials. That distinction explains why some DIY treatments appear to work for a while, only for…

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