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“What’s Eating You 2?” Mothmageddon
CHAPTER 1
Telltale Signs You Have a Moth Infestation
The first time you notice that moths have invaded your home, irreparable damage may have already been done to your clothes, carpets and food.
That’s because moth larvae (the ones that do the damage) are so small, you may not see them in time to stop them chewing through your clothes, carpet and rugs, or food.
What you will notice is the small holes they leave in your clothes and carpets or the webs they leave in your food cupboards.
It gets worse... You may have more than one type of moth in your home – one eating your food, and another type feasting on your clothes, carpets and rugs!
Clothes moths, like webbing clothes moths and casemaking clothes moths, feed on natural fabrics while pantry moths, like Indian meal moths, feed on grains and other dry foods in your pantry or food cupboards.
The Sign That Clothes Moths Are Eating Your Clothes
• TINY HOLES
Ever put on a woollen jumper or jacket then noticed one or two tiny holes in the fabric? Often, the holes are in the front of your jumper, under the arms or along the neckline. They’re usually in such obvious places on your clothes that they’re impossible to hide. You might think you’ve snagged the fabric on something sharp but
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