Clothes moths are small, beige moths that avoid light and are seldom seen flying about. The damage comes from their larvae, which feed on wool, silk, cashmere, fur, feathers and other natural fibres. In Brisbane, people usually find them when they pull out a winter jumper or suit and see small holes, or notice silky webbing and tiny cases in the back of a wardrobe or under a rug.
Clothes moths like dark, undisturbed places, so they often go unnoticed for months. When you call, we ask what has been damaged, which rooms and cupboards are involved, and whether rugs or stored items are affected too. The crew we book then treats the wardrobes, drawers, carpet edges and storage areas where larvae feed and hide.
- Wardrobes, drawers and built-in cupboards
- Carpet edges, under beds and beneath heavy furniture
- Wool rugs and the floor underneath them
- Storage boxes, blanket boxes and garment bags
- Tips on washing, airing and storing natural fibre clothing
Getting ready is important. Take everything out of the affected wardrobes and drawers. Wash what you can on a hot cycle or have it dry cleaned, and put items that cannot be washed into sealed bags. Vacuum the insides of wardrobes, along carpet edges and under furniture, and empty the vacuum into an outside bin.
Homes in Brisbane with lots of stored clothing, wool rugs or older built-in wardrobes are more prone to moths, as are homes that have been shut up for a while. Airing wardrobes, wearing and rotating clothes, and storing out-of-season items in sealed containers all help. To book clothes moth treatment, call 07 3543 7771 and we will give you the price upfront.
