The pelleted excreta, or frass, produced by the larvae of moths is frequently mistaken for moth eggs. One generation takes a year typically to complete the life cycle but, with webbing clothes moths, development can be more rapid if they are warm and undisturbed. The adult moths do not feed and therefore cause no damage it is the grub-like larvae which hatch from the eggs which feed and damage our clothes and other items.
BISCUIT BEETLE WINDOWS
Adult moths can fly into buildings through windows or open doors, and some moths can also live in birds’ nests.ĭead animals, such as birds and mice, may also provide a source of food and support a moth infestation. It is essential to be able to identify which species your client has, as they have different habits and food preferences. The moths which live in houses and attack and damage clothes and carpets are all small and relatively inconspicuous compared to the larger moths we may see attracted to lights in the evening. Wood: Furniture, picture frames and structural timber. Materials which are vulnerable to attack by insect pests include:ĭried plant: Material baskets, dried plants and dried food This increase in species accelerated in the late 20th century with new carpet beetles and woodborers and even more so in the last 20 years, which may be due to climate change. Victorian times saw the introduction into the UK of many new species, including webbing clothes moths, with the rise in trade around the world. Tudor monarchs employed servants to beat the moths out of their carpets, and people used cedar wood chests to try and stop pest attack. Man has been fighting tiny insect pests since Roman times when there are accounts of woollen clothes and feathers in centurion’s helmets being eaten. Consultant entomologist, David Pinniger, shares with us some of the small but mighty pests you should keep an eye out for. We often overlook the tiny insects which may be living in British homes and eating your client’s clothes, furniture, books and even the house itself. When people think of house pests, it’s usually mice or cockroaches.
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