A MONG entomologists there are well known to be two very common moths the larvae of which are destructive to fabrics; namely, the case-making clothes moth (Tinea pellionella L.) and the webbing ...

A clothes moth infestation spells real trouble for your closet. Before you know it, all your favorite sweaters and expensive silk shirts will have holes in them. Even your nice wool rugs are at risk.

If you're spotting tiny moths flying around in your home, you might suspect you have either pantry or clothes moths. Although there are other types of tiny flying insects that can end up in the home, ...

MOST workers with the polyhedral viruses affecting insects have regarded them as strictly species-specific and only transmissible to closely related species with great difficulty. Indeed, previously ...

Wondering how to rid your closet of the webbing clothes moth? Maybe it’s time to learn to live with them—they can boost ecosystems and could help eat heavy metals There’s something for everyone in the ...

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Changes in weather, when temperatures heat up or the central heating goes on, can exacerbate the problem - Getty They may be miniscule but they can cause major disruption. Moths are determined ...

Q. Is there any way to get rid of clothes moths? I hate the smell of mothballs and would love to find an alternative way of protecting my wool sweaters. There are two types of clothes moths – those ...

Of the many species of moth, only a few can sting a human. When you find holes in your clothes, it’s likely due to moth larvae. Share on Pinterest Most of us are familiar with the sinking feeling of ...

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The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has said a moth infestation can be 'distressing.' The BPCA is advising Welsh householders to seek professional assistance if they suspect a textile moth ...