Whenever you see any type of pest in your house, your first thought is probably, "How do I get rid of it?" The second is (gulp), "What if there are more?" This is particularly true when you spot an ...

If ignored, clothes moth larvae progress to the pupae stage, and homeowners may find their husk-like, tube-shaped cocoons (or casings) on clothes. The larvae eventually emerge as winged adults and ...

If you’ve noticed moths fluttering around your kitchen, you may wonder how they got there. “Most of the time, it’s incidental because a moth came indoors through an open door or window,” says Eric ...

When it's time to pull out the sweaters and scarfs for winter, you may uncover a nasty surprise. The wool sweaters you tucked into the back of the closet months ago now have little moth holes chewed ...

Although there are no major health concerns to worry about when it comes to moths, they still can do a lot of damage to your textiles. That includes carpets, rugs, furniture and clothing. Moth larvae ...

Ying Luo's PhD is funded by an ABRS grant. She is also affiliated with the Research School of Biology at ANU, as her PhD is done through ANU. Andreas Zwick is a research scientist in the Australian ...

Every year, beginning around the end of March, my household starts planning a massacre. Our targets are our home’s clothes moths: My spouse and I lay pheromone-laced traps in the closets, living room, ...