Clothes Moths
General Information
- Unlike most moths, clothes moths are not attracted to light.
- They are very weak fliers so they are more commonly seen crawling across garments and the other items they infest.
- It is the larvae, and not the adults, that eat and destroy fabrics.
- Larvae produce visible webbing as they feed.
Size
1/4 inch long, 3/8 inch wingspan
Color
Light Brown | Light Tan
Additional details
- Clothes moths will infest clothing and other stored fabrics that are made of any natural fibers or fiber blends.
- They are most commonly found in closets, dresser drawers, attics, basements, and other areas where garments are stored.
- Clothes moths come inside to feed on fabrics that are made of silk, wool, cashmere, angora, and fur.
- They will destroy your clothing by leaving small holes in the fabric as they feed on the cloth fibers.
- Keep clothes brushed and cleaned, especially items that will be stored for any length of time.
- Food or perspiration-stained items are attacked most often.
- Sweep or vacuum regularly to remove woolen lint or hair from floors, shelves, and drawers.
- Clothing bags, cedar closets, and cedar chests provide protection only when stored materials are air-tight and initially free from infestation before storage begins.
- Look for clothes moths in the folds of your clothing as well as dark corners of the closet.
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