A MONG entomologists there are well known to be two very common moths the larvae of which are destructive to fabrics; namely, the case-making clothes moth (Tinea pellionella L.) and the webbing ...
The two moths most commonly found in UK homes doing damage to natural fibres are the common clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) and the case-bearing clothes moth (Tinea pellionella). It is the ...
It's been reported that the number of clothes-eating moths is surging. But are there figures to back this up? You'll know if they're in your home. Hundreds of little creamy-white insects cluster ...
And while you can’t turn back the clock to a time when your jumper was in one piece, you can prevent it from happening again by using scents that clothes moths hate. Everyone should know how to ...
(Mass Appeal) – Hopefully by now you’ve pulled all of your sweaters out for the winter season but have you checked them for signs of damage from clothes moths? Natasha Wright, Entomologist and ...
Clothes moths – the little winged critters that enjoy making a meal of your jumpers and carpets – are on the rise. Recently, English Heritage found that infestation levels were “alarmingly ...
Q. Is there any way to get rid of clothes moths? I hate the smell of mothballs and would love to find an alternative way of protecting my wool sweaters. There are two types of clothes moths ...
Long seen as annoying creatures that can leave holes in your clothes, moths have been badly misjudged, say scientists. New research suggests they play a vital role as overnight pollinators of a ...
Watch your wool stuff. Because the clothes moth is likely eyeing it as well. The moth starts out as larvae, like these guys. It likes to gnaw on wool clothing, carpets, rugs, and blankets.