Unfortunately, if you've ever dealt with clothing moths, you know the damage they can cause. According to the University of California Integrated Pest Management Program, the webbing clothes moth - the most commonly encountered species living in North America - feeds on wool clothing, carpeting, rugs, upholstered furniture, furs, woolen items such as brushes and more. The larvae are most likely using the cotton fibers found in these items to make their pupal cases, and they are more likely to cause damage to fabrics with remnants of perspiration, urine or food.
If you are currently experiencing a clothes moth problem in your home, don't worry - there are plenty of steps you can take to prevent the pests from causing further damage. Consider the following tips and tricks for keeping these pests out of your home for good: