Thursday 18 June 2015

Carpets and clothes


Because of my moth enthusiasm (rather than expertise) I've just been asked to look at a small carept-based infestation in our local village hall. Here are pics of a couple of the offenders. Is this the Common Clothes Moth, Tinea bisselliella (maybe that should be rentokillia?)  Much obliged for advice. I have already told them about the UTM blog and hope they join its regular readers.  Martin Wainwright, Thrupp, Oxon

3 comments:

  1. I'm afraid it does look like it, Martin! The carpet is presumably of wool so I'd suggest they replace it with a man-made fibre if they want to prevent it re-appearing.

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  2. Many thanks, Dave. I've passed on the sad news, But they have two ace Hooverers. All v best M

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  3. The Common Clothes Moth is quite a rare moth, these days! I would call that a 'good' catch! Don't forget that they can continue to breed inside Hoover bags, especially if the Hoover only has occasional use.
    Andy.

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