Clothes moths are small, pale gold moths that avoid light, so you rarely see many of them. The damage comes from their larvae, which feed on wool, silk, cashmere, fur and feathers. In Essendon, they often show up in older wardrobes, chests of drawers, wool rugs and stored clothing, and many people only notice when they pull out a winter jumper full of holes. Clothes that have been worn and put away unwashed are the most likely to be eaten.
Signs include small holes in clothing, bare patches in rugs, thin silky tubes or webbing on fabric, and tiny cases along shelf edges. Because larvae hide in folds, seams and under furniture, a treatment needs to reach wardrobes, drawers, carpet edges and rugs. The crew we book treats these areas and can advise on the clothing itself.
- Treatment of wardrobes, drawers and linen cupboards
- Spray along carpet edges and under beds and furniture
- Checks of wool rugs, blankets and stored clothing
- Advice on which items to wash, freeze or dry-clean
- Tips on storage bags and airtight tubs
When you call, tell us where you have found damage and which rooms are affected. We give you upfront pricing on the phone and book a nearby independent crew. Before the visit, empty the wardrobes and drawers in affected rooms, wash or dry-clean what you can, and vacuum carpets well, paying extra attention to edges and under furniture.
After the treatment, store woollens clean and sealed, air wardrobes often and vacuum under furniture regularly. Moths prefer quiet, dark spaces, so a wardrobe that gets opened and aired is less appealing. For clothes moth treatment anywhere in Essendon, call 03 7053 9854 to book.