Moths

Which Moths Thrive in the Kitchen? If you spot a single adult moth in your kitchen, it could simply be one that has wandered inside, especially in summer when moths thrive outdoors and windows are often open. However, it may also be a sign of a moth infestation. Finding multiple adult moths in your kitchen … Read more

If you discover moths in your home, they are typically one of the following species: Clothes moth Case-bearing clothes moth Two-spotted meal moth Meal moth Below, you can learn more about these four species, their behavior, and how they typically manifest in homes. Clothes Moth Control: Controlling clothes moths involves three steps: 1) thoroughly inspect … Read more

Facts About White-Shouldered House Moths Occurrence: While white-shouldered house moths were once a common problem in UK homes and businesses, they are now quite rare. Diet: These moths are omnivorous and can feed on materials that other moths do not consume, such as straw from thatched roofs and fungi on trees. It’s important to note … Read more

Facts about the Mediterranean Flour Moth Occurrence: The mediterranean flour moth (Ephestia kuehniella) is not particularly common in UK homes. It is most often found in bakeries and other places where large quantities of flour and grain products are present. If you find moths in food items in your kitchen, it is more likely to … Read more

Moth larvae are very small, especially during the period from when they hatch until they become adults, but as adults, they are more visible. The size of adult larvae varies by species and can range from 6 to 20 mm. Most larvae, however, are between 7 and 13 mm in length. The larvae are whitish … Read more

The 4 Stages of the Life Cycle Most moths have a life cycle that can be divided into four stages: Adult moth Egg Larva Pupa You can find a more detailed review of this cycle below. Note: This article only covers house moths (i.e., clothes moths, brown house moths, Indian meal moths, and Mediterranean flour … Read more

What Are Moth Eggs? Moth eggs are extremely small and barely visible to the naked eye. In most cases, when you think you’ve spotted moth eggs, it’s actually the excrement of moth larvae you’re seeing. Note: This article is exclusively about eggs from house moths (i.e., moths that thrive in our homes and are considered … Read more

There are two types of moth bags (moths sachets): Moth bags for wardrobes Moth bags for drawers We recommend the moth sachets shown further down on this page because they are: Effective against moths Safe for health Environmentally friendly Below, you can read about when to use the different types of moth bags. Moth Bags … Read more

Small holes in clothes are one of the most common signs that your garments might be infested by moths, especially if the clothing: Has multiple holes Has been stored away for some time Is made of organic materials such as wool, silk, feathers, fur, etc. These holes are created by moth larvae, which feed on … Read more

Facts About Moth Species It is estimated that there are around 160,000 species of moths in the world, with approximately 2,500 species in the UK, excluding certain small butterflies. However, only about 15 of these species are considered actual pests, with only 4 being commonly found. In this article, you can learn about most of … Read more

Facts About Clothes Moths Occurrence: The common clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) and the case-bearing clothes moth are the most widespread pest moths in the UK. Originally from warmer regions, it is believed that they have been present in the UK since at least Roman times. Diet: It is the larvae of the clothes moth that … Read more

Facts About Moths Moths are a group of insects closely related to butterflies. Although there are more than 160,000 different species of moths in the world, only a small number of these thrive in our homes and are considered pests. In this section, you can read about controlling and preventing moth infestations, as well as … Read more

What are moths that attack clothes and textiles? Moths that attack clothes and textiles are a group distinct from those that primarily target food. These types of moths, found in the UK, include clothes moths and case-bearing clothes moths, which are often referred to as “true clothes moths.” In smaller numbers, brown house moths, which … Read more

Facts About Case-bearing Clothes Moths Occurrence: Case-bearing clothes moth (Tinea pellionella) are, along with the common clothes moth, the two most common pest moths in the UK. Diet: It is the larvae of these moths that cause damage. They feed primarily on fur, hair, feathers, and textiles but can also consume other materials such as … Read more

In the United Kingdom, it is not possible to buy particularly effective sprays against moths over the counter. The effective sprays that are available are reserved for professional pest controllers, who are trained in their use. In addition, there are various “all-round” insecticides designed to kill many different types of insects. However, we do not … Read more

To effectively combat moths, the first step is to identify the type of moth infestation you’re dealing with. If you’ve caught an adult moth, you can determine the species based on its appearance – check out our moth identification guide. If you’ve found larvae, refer to our article on moth larvae. Most moths lay their … Read more

Facts about Indian Meal Moths Occurrence: The indian meal moth (Plodia interpunctella) originally comes from South America but can now be found almost worldwide, especially in warmer countries. In the UK, they are less common than clothes moths and case-bearing clothes moth but are as common as brown house moths. Diet: It’s the larvae of … Read more

When moths are found in clothing, they typically belong to one of two species: Clothes moth Fur moth These are the two species of moths that commonly attacks clothes. Occasionally, clothing can also be affected by brown house moth, and in very rare cases, by white-shouldered house moth. The presence of clothing moths is usually … Read more