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Clothes Moths & Fabric Damage

Clothes moths are destructive pests that feed on natural fibres including wool, silk, fur, feathers, and hair. If left untreated, an infestation can cause extensive damage to clothing, carpets, rugs, and soft furnishings.

Because clothes moths prefer dark, undisturbed environments, infestations often go unnoticed until visible fabric damage appears.

Clothes Moth Damage to Clothing

Clothes Moth Lifecycle

  • Eggs: Females lay eggs directly onto natural fibre fabrics.
  • Larvae: Eggs hatch into larvae that actively feed on fibres, causing holes and thinning.
  • Pupae: Larvae spin cocoons within fabric or hidden crevices.
  • Adults: Adult moths emerge to mate and lay eggs but do not feed on clothing.

The larval stage is responsible for all fabric damage, making early detection and treatment critical.

Clothes Moth Lifecycle

Clothes Moth Behaviour

  • Prefer dark, quiet, and undisturbed areas.
  • Commonly found in wardrobes, drawers, and storage boxes.
  • Unlike pantry moths, they rarely fly toward lights.
  • Males are stronger fliers and more commonly seen.
  • Females tend to crawl or hop and remain hidden.

Their secretive behaviour allows infestations to develop unnoticed.

Clothes Moth Behaviour

Risks & Impacts of Clothes Moth Infestations

  • Permanent damage to clothing and stored textiles.
  • Holes in carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture.
  • Costly replacement of wardrobes and furnishings.
  • Infestations spread easily through storage areas.

Prompt professional treatment helps minimise damage and prevent further spread.

Clothes Moth Fabric Damage

Professional Clothes Moth Control

Swift Pest Solutions provides professional clothes moth control to eliminate active infestations and protect valuable garments and furnishings.

Treatments target larvae, breeding areas, and hidden harbourages to prevent reinfestation.

Professional Clothes Moth Control

Clothes Moth Prevention Tips

  • Store clothing in clean, airtight containers.
  • Wash or dry-clean garments before long-term storage.
  • Regularly vacuum wardrobes, drawers, and carpet edges.
  • Inspect stored clothing for signs of damage.
  • Seek professional treatment at the first sign of infestation.

Contact Swift Pest Solutions for expert clothes moth pest control and long-term protection.

Clothes Moth Prevention