Moths are tricky. Learn how to protect and care for your clothing and precious home textiles by identifying and dealing with moths.
When most people think about moth problems, they picture summer months and warmer weather. In reality, moth activity often begins much earlier in the year than expected. By the time holes appear in clothing or insects are spotted in the pantry, moths may have already been active for weeks or even months.
If you’ve noticed small moths fluttering around your wardrobe or discovered mysterious holes in your favourite wool jumper or cashmere scarf, you may be facing a Clothes Moth infestation. These tiny insects can cause surprising damage for their size, with their larvae feeding quietly on natural fibres and leaving behind ruined garments and no end of frustration.
The party season is fast approaching, and with it comes the return of silk dresses, cashmere jumpers, and tailored suits that have been stored away for months. But as you start planning your outfits, there may be some uninvited guests lurking quietly among your clothes… Clothes Moths.
When the weather turns cold, it is easy to assume Clothes Moths disappear until spring. After all, you rarely see them flying at this time of year. But if you have ever found holes in woollens, silken linings, or hidden areas of knitwear during winter, you know that is not the full story.
