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Clothes Moths are a common pest throughout Australia. Their larvae are often responsible for the holes you discover in clothes that have been stored away.
Clothes Moth Larvae feed on a variety of household items, including:
carpets- blankets
- wool
- fur
- upholstered furniture
- leather
- clothing
- paper
- bird seed
- dried milk products
Signs of Carpet Moth present in foods are silken threads throughout it. Holes in clothes and other fabrics are a sure sign of an infestation. You may also see moths flitting around the darker areas of your home or building.
Species of Carpet Moths in Australia include:
- Case-bearing Clothes Moth (Tinea translucens)
- Common or Webbing Clothes Moth (Tineola bisselliella)
- Brown House Moth (Hofmannophila pseudospretella)
- Tapestry Moth (Trichopaga tapetzella)
The Carpet Moth Larvae are very small white caterpillars.
Helpful Hints:
- Clean clothes with a thorough machine wash or dry-clean
- Vacuum carpets regularly – particularly along skirtings and under furniture
- Steam clean rugs, carpets and furniture
- Bird Seed should be frozen for approx. 7 days to kill any larvae