Using a cheap and easily available natural mineral, scientists from Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (ICAR-CSWRI), Rajasthan have now moth-proofed woollen fabric. The moths did not consume ...

As the weather starts to warm up, it is time to officially say goodbye to your cozy sweaters and chic woolen outfits. Atleast for the next nine months! While wool may be a durable and sustainable ...

New Zealand wool carpet companies are insisting that wool-eating insects and pests are not as common as people think.

Moths lay eggs on sweaters, and their larvae feed on natural fibers like wool and cashmere. If left unchecked, they can reproduce year-round and do even more damage. You can control moths with ...

A clothes moth infestation spells real trouble for your closet. Before you know it, all your favorite sweaters and expensive silk shirts will have holes in them. Even your nice wool rugs are at risk.

The adult clothes moth is a 1/4 to 3/8-inch long tan to yellowish insect. It has narrow wings fringed with long hairs. The female will lay her eggs on wool or other animal fibers. The larva that hatch ...

The word "moth" may conjure up images of drab brown insects sticking to your screen door on a summer night. But there's much more to these mostly-nocturnal fliers than meets the eye. Not only are ...

Feeling frustrated over a moth infestation? In this article, we will explain what moths are, the damage they can cause, and some tips on how to get rid of them. What are moths and what damage can they ...