Moths are tricky. Learn how to protect and care for your clothing and precious home textiles by identifying and dealing with moths.
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.
As summer fades and the evenings draw in, it’s easy to think that household pests disappear until spring. Unfortunately, Clothes Moths are not so seasonal. In the UK, their activity often continues well into autumn and winter thanks to central heating, warm wardrobes, and garments being stored away for months at a time. This makes autumn one of the most important times of year to stay vigilant.
