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Case-Bearing Clothes Moth information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. The Case-Bearing Clothes Moth is Tinea pellionella. Call Protec on 0161 448 1782, available 24/7, to discuss what you have noticed and the appropriate next step.
What to look for
- The Case-Bearing Clothes Moth is Tinea pellionella.
- Adults have silver-grey-brown wings held roof-like over the body; the forewings have one large dark spot and two smaller dark spots, although markings can rub off older moths.
- The larva spins and carries a tunnel-like case made from silk and nearby material.
- Larvae, rather than adults, feed on natural fibres and can damage woollen clothing, upholstery, carpets and furs.
Typical setting
Dark, slightly humid, dusty and undisturbed places in homes, including clothes or carpets beneath sofas, wardrobes and beds.
Discussing a pest concern
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found. Protec can be contacted on 0161 448 1782 to discuss a pest concern at a home or business across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.
Case-Bearing Clothes Moth FAQs
Useful questions
What is Case-Bearing Clothes Moth?
The Case-Bearing Clothes Moth is Tinea pellionella.
Where might Case-Bearing Clothes Moth be found?
Dark, slightly humid, dusty and undisturbed places in homes, including clothes or carpets beneath sofas, wardrobes and beds.
What should I do if I think I have Case-Bearing Clothes Moth?
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found, then call Protec on 0161 448 1782 to discuss the concern at your home or business.
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