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Case-bearing clothes moths (Tinea
pellionella) are up to 1cm long, mottled buff to dark brown in colour
with reddish brown-headed white larvae or caterpillars. The larvae and
adults are commonly found outdoors as well as indoors, often in the
vicinity of bird’s nests. The larvae of the case-bearing moth are easy
to recognise, as they spin a small tubular case, which becomes covered
with fragments of wool or feather.
The larvae can take between one month and a year to develop into
adult moths. The larvae feed primarily on natural fibres, such as
woollen clothing, furs and carpets. They are also known to prefer warm
and humid conditions. In order to prevent infestations in confined
spaces, such as drawers, where woollens etc. are stored the use of an
approved residual insecticide should be considered. Thorough cleaning,
dusting and airing of clothes can help avoid infestations. Adults can
be knocked down using aerosol insecticidal sprays.
Advice for Case Bearing Moth:
Use Protector C or Treat with
Agrodust.
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