Brown house moths and white shouldered moths are less common but potentially equally damaging.
Moths eating clothes nz.
According to blake newton an extension entomologist at the university of kentucky moths lay eggs on fabrics caterpillars hatch from those eggs and then the caterpillars munch on the clothing.
The webbing clothes moth is prolific across the us and is the most likely clothes moth you will find followed by the case bearing clothes moth which will attack carpets and clothes.
Step 1 identify the clothes moth.
Both will attack and damage carpets upholstery clothing and animal specimens.
Discard particularly infested items.
Moths are destructive no doubt but they don t actually eat your clothes their babies do.
Two different species are common in new zealand the webbing clothes moth and the case making clothes moth.
The larvae of the case bearing clothes moth can damage synthetic fibres for use in their sleeping bag like case.
In the united states most infestations come from webbing clothes moths but you should still inspect for both.
The webbing clothes moth shown here is a small moth with a wingspan of about 1 2 inch.
Look for patches of silk webbing and feeding tube which webbing clothes moths leave behind.
Common clothes moths can cause significant damage to fabrics made from natural fibres within properties if left untreated.
How to stop moths eating your clothes.
The common clothes moth tineola bisselliella and the case bearing clothes moth tinea pellionella are the main pest species.
After you ve confirmed you have clothing moths or any cloth eating bugs take the following steps to clean your clothes and closet.
It is pale gold with no unusual markings and a weak flier that seldom leaves dark areas.
Casemaking moths cases will change to match the color of the clothing they re eating.
Moths in your wardrobe is the biggest crime against fashion since jodie marsh stepped out in two strategically placed belts and called it a top.
Moth larvae usually feed on hair feathers wool and fur says david.
The larvae of the clothes moth eat natural fibres usually wool.
It is important to distinguish between clothes moths and pantry moths they are.
The case making clothes moth prefers warmer parts of new zealand whereas the webbing clothes moth can be found all over new zealand.
When you see the adult moth beware.
Generally clothes moths are more common in the coastal areas of new zealand where the humidity helps their development.
