In nature, it feeds on pollen, hair, feathers, wool, fur, dead insects, and dried animal remains. The casemaking clothes moth larva also damages hair and feathers, and also spices, tobacco, hemp, and skins. When clothing or other objects on which they are resting are suddenly moved, the moths run or fly to conceal themselves. Clothes moths lay soft, white eggs in clothing and household furnishings. Female moths lay 100 to 300 eggs, which hatch in 4 to 8 days in summer.
Hatching takes longer in cool weather.
The clothes moths have up to four generations a year. Apply protective treatments to susceptible items. Treat with insecticides that effectively kill fabric insects. If you must cope with a heavy or widespread infestation, you will do well to obtain the services of a reputable pest control firm. Such a firm has the equipment, materials, and experience necessary to handle a difficult control job.