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Six steps to protect wool clothing from clothes moths

Clothes moth larvae can damage wool and other animal fibers; prevention starts with cleaning, inspection and sealed storage.

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Not every small clothing hole is caused by moths. Check for evidence and avoid scattering mothballs or insecticides around occupied rooms.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Inspect stored wool, silk and other animal-fiber items for small holes, larvae, webbing or other evidence.
2. Launder or dry-clean susceptible garments according to care labels before storage, removing sweat and food residue.
3. Vacuum closet floors, baseboards, shelf corners and carpet edges to remove lint and possible insect stages.
4. Empty or discard vacuum contents promptly outside the living area after cleaning a suspected infestation.
5. Put fully dry, pest-free items into properly closing airtight containers or garment enclosures.
6. Reinspect periodically; seek specialist pest-management or conservation advice for ongoing infestations or valuable textiles.