The moth is an insect, from the order Lepidoptera and is closely related to the butterfly. Some of the moths in the family Tineidae, the Common Clothes Moth, are regarded as household pests, since their larvae eat through any type of clothes especially blankets, woolens or silk clothing items. They have the ability to turn the keratin, which is found in natural fibers, into food. Once an infestation occurs, the larvae can rapidly cause damage to the clothes, especially the ones that are stored and used only once in a way or seasonally. Continue reading →

They are small and buff colored pests that are known to cause damage to stored fabrics such as woolen, cotton, silk, fur, beddings, floor coverings among other articles in the house. This is because these fabric destroying pests have the ability to utilize keratin as their energy source and therefore they can only get this from undisturbed clothing stored in the wardrobes and other storage equipments. Different species of moth cloth exist but have slight variations in their physical characteristics where common species include webbing clothes moth and the case making clothes moths. Continue reading →

Moths can cause a lot of damage to the home and can be a nuisance. Finding the right moth killer to use and practicing some preventative techniques is a great way to get moths out of a living space. This will also keep them out and to prevent them from coming in. Moths will eat paper throughout the home, as in books, newspapers pictures and more. This insect will also eat through fabrics such as clothing, upholstery and curtains. The first thing that any homeowner should do is discover where the moths are entering the home or space. Continue reading →