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How to Get Rid of Clothes Moths

posted on 8 September 2020 in Cleaning Tips

Clothes Moths live outdoors in birds nests and on dead animals but they can find their way into a property through open windows, doors or they can come in under the eaves or down the chimney. Once ind...more info >>>

A Look at Moths as Pollinators

posted on 13 June 2014 in Helpful Moths

They say a weed is simply a flower growing in the wrong place. And so it's a similar situation with insects. An insect pest is simply an insect in the wrong place. The point being that insects do p...more info >>>

On Freshening Up Your Home With Effective Cleaning Habits

posted on 10 May 2014 in Cleaning Tips

Dealing with pests and getting rid of dust and grime in your home are quite closely related issues - a clean home by and large is one free of pests.And now is a good time to get rid of dust and grime....more info >>>

How to Protect Your Fruit Trees from Moths

posted on 25 April 2014 in Pest Control Tips

Having a steady supply of fresh fruit from your backyard is quite a nice thing. Many people strive to attain this dream. However, many people fail to realize how easy it is to obtain a fairly serious ...more info >>>

Keeping Your Garden Green By Ridding Yourself of Pests

posted on 1 April 2014 in Pest Control Tips

If a once-healthy lawn no longer seems to have the dense, lush surface it had (or perhaps "dense" and "lush" are two words that have never been associated with that specific lawn), now is the time to ...more info >>>

Don't Let Pests Ruin Your Camping Holiday

posted on 30 March 2014 in Pest Control Tips

Camping can be a fun and inexpensive outdoor vacation for the entire family. It provides fresh air, stunning views and a chance for the family to bond. There are some downsides to vacations in the g...more info >>>

Do Peppered Moths Prove Beyond Any Doubt Darwin's Theory?

posted on 24 February 2014 in Best of the Web

Moths aren't just pests of course. They're an important part of the eco-system, pollinating flowers and helping with the seed production, while also being a food source for birds and bats. Not only ...more info >>>

My Wardrobe Was Ruined By Moths

posted on 4 June 2012 in Pest Experiences

On returning from my three week holiday to Mexico, I was horrified to see that my entire wardrobe of clothes was ruined by a moth infestation. It was a big shock given that all the clothes I had ther...more info >>>

Waging War on Clothes Moths

posted on 20 September 2011 in Museum Insect Pests

Virtually ALL Museums now have problems with Clothes Moths, when 10 years ago very few Moths were found!Read the BBC News article about how Muceums are now waging war on Clothes Moths!http://www.bbc.c...more info >>>

Buck Moth Infestation

posted on 18 December 2009 in Best of the Web Buck Moth Infestation

The hairs on the caterpillars are hollow conduits for the underlying poison glands. Contact with them causes a burning sensation and inflammation that can be as painful as a bee stin...more info >>>

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