Pantry & Fabric Pests
Clothes Moth
Small, golden-beige moths whose larvae eat wool, silk, fur and other animal fibres in closets and storage.
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Quick facts
- Size
- 6–8 mm
- Colour
- Golden-beige
- Active season
- Year-round indoors
- Where found
- Closets, drawers, stored clothing, rugs
How to Identify
- Small, plain golden-beige moth
- Tends to hide or run rather than fly toward lights
- Larvae are small, cream-coloured caterpillars
Signs to Look For
- Holes in wool sweaters, suits and rugs
- Silky tubes or cases on fabric
- Small moths in closets
Why It Matters
- Damage clothing, carpets and upholstered furniture
- Hidden damage in stored items
- Spread between garments in the same closet
Prevention Tips
- Clean clothes before storing them
- Store wool and silk in sealed bags or bins
- Vacuum closets and rug edges regularly
- Use pheromone traps to monitor activity
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