carpet moths
Larvae eat rugs
Carpet moths are small moths whose larvae feed on wool, silk, and other natural fibers in carpets, rugs, and clothing.
The adult moths cause no damage themselves, but their larvae can devastate textiles.
Unlike clothes moths, which prefer undisturbed closets, carpet moths thrive in darker areas under furniture: We discovered carpet moths had eaten through the rug beneath the sofa.
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- infestationPest takeover situation
- fursAnimal hair or garments
- insectsSix-legged arthropods
- pestHarmful creature or nag
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carpet mothsmoth repellent
Substance deterring fabric pests
cedar blocks · mothballs · fabric protector · cedar chips · lavender sachets
carpet mothssilkworms
Moth larvae producing fine fiber
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carpet mothshouse spiders
Arachnids inhabiting human dwellings