Cream or white, about
3/8-inch. Larvae often leave
strands of the silk they spin on fabrics.
Habitat
As their name implies, clothes moths
live in clothing,
carpets, fabrics and furs. They can fly but usually hide in dark
corners or in
the folds of fabric. While not particularly dangerous, they can do real
damage
to clothes and other fabrics.
Diet
These moths are able to digest animal
hairs and feed
on any item made of natural fibers, particularly wool and
cashmere.
Insect control: clothes
moths
Before storing any woolen or natural fiber clothes,
clean them according to directions. Zippered plastic storage units are
better
than boxes. If using boxes, they should be thoroughly cleaned
beforehand and
sealed with tape afterwards. Do not store the
boxes in your attic, garage or basement if possible. Mothballs leave a
strong
odor but will help deter fabric pests.
