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 ...

It's so frustrating when you pull your favorite sweater out of storage or from the closet only to find it's been riddled with holes caused by moths snacking on the fabric. To prevent this from ...

Over the past few weeks, you may have noticed an increase in moth activity. This is due to the warm summer weather, particularly during June and July, which speeds up their life cycle. While many ...

Q. Recently, I noticed holes in clothes that I had hanging in my closet. It sure looks like moth damage, but I don’t think I had any wool. I scattered moth balls through the closet, and doused the ...

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, ...

Mothballs only help prevent spiders by keeping one of their food sources (moths) away. Here's how experts actually recommend ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Isabel Novick, Boston University (THE CONVERSATION) Every day, I come into the lab to ...

Clothing moths lay eggs on animal-based fabrics like wool and silk, and it's the larvae (not the adult moths) that chew holes in your garments. To prevent infestations, regularly clean and brush your ...

When it's time to pull out the sweaters and scarfs for winter, you may uncover a nasty surprise. The wool sweaters you tucked into the back of the closet months ago now have little moth holes chewed ...