Clothes moths, often unknowingly brought into homes via thrifted items, rapidly reproduce in dark corners, causing damage by feeding on wool textiles. The adult moths, incapable of eating, lay their eggs in the same materials they grew up in, resulting in fast population growth. To counter this problem, researchers have turned to Trichogramma wasps, which infiltrate moth eggs and lay their own, effectively leading to a decline in moth populations. This biological control method shows potential for efficient pest management in households afflicted by moths.
Adult clothes moths resemble pinkie nails and cannot eat wool sweaters due to lack of mouthparts. Instead, they lay eggs in their former homes.
To combat clothes moths, researchers use Trichogramma wasps, which lay eggs inside moth eggs. This natural solution can eliminate moth populations quickly.
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