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Clothes Moths Control

Secretive moths whose larvae chew holes in wool, cashmere, and other natural fibers.

Clothes moths are small, secretive moths that avoid light and rarely fly far. As with carpet beetles, it’s the larvae that cause damage — feeding on wool, cashmere, silk, fur, and other natural fibers in closets, drawers, and stored garments.

You often discover them only after the damage is done. Control combines treatment with thorough cleaning and proper storage of vulnerable items.

How to identify

  • Small, buff to golden moths, about 1/2 inch wingspan
  • Weak, fluttering flight; avoid light
  • Larvae spin silken cases or tubes on fabric

Signs of an infestation

  • Holes and thinning in wool and natural fibers
  • Silken tubes, cases, or webbing on garments
  • Small moths in closets and dark storage

Risks & concerns

  • Damage valuable clothing, rugs, and textiles

How we treat clothes moths

We treat closets and storage harborage, and recommend laundering or dry-cleaning affected items plus airtight storage of vulnerable garments.

Clothes Moths control

Get rid of clothes moths for good

Call or text to find the best solution for your pest problem. Appointments are typically available within 24 hours.