Why is my Christmas sweater full of holes?
Why is my Christmas sweater full of holes? It’s time to don your favourite sweater for the holidays, but it’s full of small holes. You didn’t put it away like this last year. So, what happened?!? Most likely, clothes moths. Clothes moths are fabric pests. They lay eggs on or...
All about the Spongy moth (formerly known as the European Gypsy moth)
The Spongy moth (which is formerly known as the European Gypsy moth) is a non-native moth species that can wreak havoc on healthy trees found all over Eastern North America. In high populations the Spongy moth, in its caterpillar stage, can defoliate trees in a very short amount of time....
Understanding Moth Pheromone Traps
Moths cause considerable damage to stored food products and to clothes and furnishings. One of the most effective ways to eliminate these indoor pests is by using moth pheromone traps. How do moth pheromone traps work? Moth pheromone traps work in two ways. First, they attract male moths with...
About Moths in the House
About 5,000 species of moths live in Canada. They belong to the same insect order – Lepidoptera -- as butterflies. Moths, however, have threadlike or feathery antennae (compared to the smooth antennae of butterflies) and they are nocturnal, or active at night. Moths range in size from tiny (3...
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