Moth guides
Do moths eat clothes?
Adult moths do not eat anything. The holes come from the larvae of a handful of clothes moth species, which feed on keratin, the protein in wool, silk, fur and feathers. Clean cotton and synthetics are not normally eaten, though stained or blended fabrics can be.
Read itHow long do moths live? The clothes moth life cycle
Adult clothes moths live only a few weeks: about 37 days for males and 21 days for females at 18°C, according to MuseumPests. The larvae, which do the…
26 October 2026
How do you get rid of carpet moths?
Carpet moths are clothes moths living in your carpet, and it is the larvae that do the damage. Vacuum hard along edges and under furniture, seal and…
26 October 2026
How do you get rid of moths in your home?
First make sure it is a clothes moth, because most moths in the UK are harmless. Then find where the larvae are feeding, clean thoroughly, wash at…
26 October 2026
What are the signs of clothes moths?
The main signs of clothes moths are irregular holes in wool or silk, fine silk webbing, gritty droppings called frass, small empty cases and pale…
26 October 2026
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