Moths don t eat clothes.
Moths eating clothes on washing line.
Tiny moths you don t always see until you actually take your washing off the line.
Clothes moths can decimate your favorite shirts and sweaters with holes.
Washing is also important because moths are attracted to the sweat that accumulates in the sleeves of the clothes so to remove this entirely it is necessary to wash any dirty clothes with laundry.
Washing clothes at a lower temperature saves energy but it means eggs are not being killed.
Moths are thriving because of a growing energy efficient trend which has seen people wash clothes at 30c a pest firm has claimed.
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I only ever got moths when i left baby sleepsuits out for a while without washing.
Wash clothes that contain larvae or eggs.
Clothes moths can t fly very far so it is.
According to blake newton an extension entomologist at the university of kentucky moths lay eggs on fabrics caterpillars hatch from those eggs and then the caterpillars munch on the clothing.
Moths are destructive no doubt but they don t actually eat your clothes their babies do.
Once the traps are set wash every item of clothing that was in the closet according to the care instructions and if possible dry on the highest heat setting to kill any eggs the moths may have laid.
I always give it a good shake as i remove it and fold it straight into the basket then bring the washing in in batches so they don t re settle on it.
Freeze any clothes or belongings that show signs of moths.
Moths don t like dark places they don t eat polyester they need some moisture or organic soiling on the clothes to get established.
Keep checking your clothes for moth holes keep rooms well ventilated as temperatures start to rise and keep a natural oil diffuser in your wardrobe at all times it smells great and wards off moths 20 total wardrobe care rentokil s moth cassettes are also a good precautionary measure.
Keep these items in the freezer for at least 24 hours to make sure any larvae are killed off.
Here learn how to get rid of any moths in the closet and prevent their return.