Description
The moth larvae can digest the animal protein keratin that is found in hair, wool, fur and feathers and so can cause serious damage to textiles, upholstery, natural history specimens, ethnographical objects etc. Infestations can start from adults flying in through open doors and windows, from birds’ nests or from infested objects being brought in. The adults shun the light, hiding in dark undisturbed areas and lay eggs on suitable food sources such as carpets, clothing, taxidermy etc.
As clothes moths are poor fliers, locate traps at a low level, such as on the floor or close to wardrobes, cupboards, shelves etc.
Webbing Clothes Moth have a short life-cycle, although they may be seen flying in heated properties throughout the year due to overlapping populations. There are many different products and techniques to manage clothes moth problems. See our guide: How to Manage Clothes Moths.
For more information, please read our Historyonics Pheromoth® Trap product information leaflet
