Dealing with Fabric Moths can send just about anyone over the edge, but having a better understanding of their life cycle and control will help make your moth control more effective.
The three most common clothes moths have some common characteristics, and can make them difficult to identify. The webbing clothes moth, is usually shiny, golden-buff and has a red tuft of hairs on the top of his head.
The casemaking moth are a little more dusty brown in color and have three dark spots and the Tapestry moth or carpet moth , has a white head, wings are black at the base.
Carpet beetle adults will feed largely on pollen and nectar.
The life cycle of the webbing clothes moth life cycle, is egg, larva, cast pupal and cocoon to adult. The emerging larvae will commence eating immediately when there is suitable food available.
Other moth pests of fabric are the hide and carpet beetle.
Controlling moths can be achieved by following the common rules of integrated pest management. Inspection, try your best to locate the source of the infestations. This applies to both fabric moths and pantry moths.
Mechanical control and exclusion this will be determined really by the type of moth and the location.
If the infected item can be removed or disposed of this would be the best option. Another good option is vacuuming, this can help remove available food sources as well as the pest itself. There are also items that can be used as a type of fumigant, that can be used if the items can be placed in an enclosed area, closet, basement, plastic container that can be sealed. Cold store is an option, so basically freezing the item.
There are some insect growth regulators that are labeled for use on stored pest and clothes moth, fabric moths.
Insecticide treat and traps, a good crack and crevice treatment will usually be necessary because fabric pest hide in tight cracks and crevices.
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