Clothes Moth can be found through out the world. Its body and wings are buff to golden color with brownish tinge and 3 dark spots on each wing. It has long and narrow wings and measure up to 14 mm from wing tip to wing tip. Their larva carries a silken case wherever it goes. They are basically of two types and very destructive as well. They can cause serious damage to materials of animal origin and plant origin. Damage to clothing occurs in dark and hidden areas such as under collars and cuffs.
It can also be seen on the floor under badly infested furniture. There are two types of clothes moths (case making and webbing) that may cause serious damage to materials of animal origin such as feathers, wool, furs, mummified carcasses, piano felts, or to tobacco, various herbs, seasonings and assorted plant-based drugs.
Clothes Moth Life Cycle
lothes Moth life cycle is of 65 to 90 days. The female members of the Clothes Moth lay an average of 30 to 50 eggs. The Female dies off after attaching eggs to material in a group of 2 or more. Male members may live to 28 days. The eggs emerge in 4-10 days. The webbing clothes moth has a developmental time of 50 to 90 days.
Questions & Answers
How do I know if I have an infestation of clothes moths?
The symptoms such as larvae on wool sweaters, natural bristle brushes, fur (including pet hair) and other organic fabrics. Check in the hidden areas such as such as under collars, in holes of material as they are inactive in light
Can I do anything to prevent a clothes moth infestation?
Yes, regular cleaning of materials such as clothes, fiber and other material can prevent from clothes moth infestation.
How do I control an infestation of clothes moths?
It is hard to get rid of Clothes Moth by yourself. Visit your nearest Maple Pest Control office for control services. Maple Pest Control Inc. uses advanced technology products and techniques that can control them and prevent from re –infestation.
Preparation Guidelines for a Clothes Moth Treatment
Vacuum all rugs, carpet and upholstered furniture. Vacuum bag should be discarded upon completion.
Wool and natural fiber clothing should be washed or be placed in a hot dryer for one hour.
Remove all the furniture from the edges of rooms and closet floors.
Clear the shelves where you have seen their activity.
Vacate the areas.
Do not enter in the areas during treatment and after for minimum of 4 hours or until the product dries.
After re-entry if possible open windows and doors for about 20 minutes.
Pregnant women, infants and people suffering from heart, kidney, and other such major ailments should consult doctor before service and if possible avoid the areas for at least 24 hours.
