The weather is changing, and with it you're beginning to shift out some of your lighter sweaters in exchange for heavier ones. However, you notice small holes in some of your sweaters. Though it could be natural wear and tear, it's more likely that a few clothes moths got into your sweaters. Prevent clothes moths from getting into your sweaters using these pest management tips.
Clothes moths are a widespread pest, found across the U.S. and in some parts of Canada. There are many different species of moths, but clothes moths are fairly distinctive. They're the most common type of fabric moth. Sometimes they're blamed for damage done by carpet beetles, which are much more common in homes than clothes moths.
Clothes moths are a golden hue and have tiny, fringe-like hairs that line their wings. These bugs don't like light and often are found in dark, enclosed places - like your closet. Clothes moths are often mistaken for food- and grain-infesting moths. Food-infesting moths are bigger than clothes moths and much more active. Homeowners can distinguish between the two moths by catching one and examining it. Use a magnifying glass to study its head and wings, which are different.
Clothes moths are destructive during their larval stage. The insects lay eggs in secluded spots where there are plenty of clothes to feed off of. The bugs will then hatch within a month, though they may feed on the clothes for a few months.
>Use these suggestions to keep your sweaters hole-free.