Question

Why woolen garment gets damage by moth and mildev??

Answer 1

The adult casemaking and webbing clothes moths don’t damage your clothes at all. In fact, they couldn’t if they wanted to, as they don’t have mouthparts with which to feed. Their larvae do, however, and they like to feed on the natural fibers of your wardrobe. But why do the adult moths choose your closet as a breeding ground in the first place? And how exactly do their larvae leave holes in your clothing?

Well, unlike many other species of moths which are attracted to light, adult webbing and casemaking clothes moths like the dark. That’s the first reason they seek out your closet. The second reason is because their bouncing baby larvae require keratin to develop.

Keratin is a protein found in your skin, hair and fingernails. It’s also found in natural fibers that we get from animals including silk, leather, feathers, furs and — you guessed it — wool.