Pests that Damage Textiles
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Textile and clothing pests include:
Danger Signs
- Damage to clothing or other fabrics
- Small moths present in storage areas
- Presence of small oval beetles (1/8”)
- Presence of larvae or worms in clothing
Potential Harm
- Damage to clothing or other fabrics
- Damage to historic artifacts or antiques
- Damage to museum and/or trophy mounts
Business Consequences
- Economic loss due to damage by textile pests
- Aesthetics due to the presence of live textile pests
- Irreparable damage to historic pieces (clothing, tapestries, etc)
Steps To Take
- Identification of species
- Determine location/source of infestation
- Explore non-chemical control methods (dry cleaning, heat treatments, etc)
- Explore the use of pest management materials, including liquid treatments to storage areas (not infested object), fumigation, the use of insecticide impregnated pest strips
