You Don't Deserve Moth Problems

Moths are tricky. Learn how to protect and care for your clothing and precious home textiles by identifying and dealing with moths.

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The Moths That Eat Everything: Protecting Your Food and Fabric

Finding a moth in your home is usually followed by a quick diagnostic check: Is it in the kitchen near the cereal, or in the bedroom near the sweaters? Most homeowners assume they are dealing with either a Pantry Moth or a Clothes Moth. However, there is a third category of domestic pests that complicates the situation. The Brown House Moth and the White-Shouldered House Moth are the "omnivores" of the moth world, capable of infesting both your food stores and your wardrobe.

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Why Do I Have Moths? Understanding the Carpet Moth Life Cycle

Finding thinning patches on your favorite wool rug or "silky" trails along the baseboards is disheartening. You might wonder, "My house is clean, so why do I have moths?" The truth is that carpet moths aren't looking for dirt; they are looking for keratin - the protein found in natural animal fibers like wool, silk, and hair. To protect your home, you need to understand the four stages of their life cycle. This knowledge allows you to strike when they are most vulnerable.

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How Early in the Year Should You Start Tackling Moths

When most people think about moth problems, they picture summer months and warmer weather. In reality, moth activity often begins much earlier in the year than expected. By the time holes appear in clothing or insects are spotted in the pantry, moths may have already been active for weeks or even months.

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How to Track Down the Source of a Clothes Moth Infestation

If you’ve noticed small moths fluttering around your closet or discovered mysterious holes in your favorite wool jumper or cashmere scarf, you may be facing a Clothes Moth infestation. These tiny insects can cause surprising damage for their size, with their larvae  feeding quietly on natural fibers and leaving behind ruined garments and no end of frustration.

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