How Spiders Damage Clothes
WouterSpiders are usually beneficial insects. However, they can cause damage to your clothing. They can bite you and get stuck in between your fabric and bare skin.
If you are worried about getting bitten by a spider, you can wear gloves. A professional spider treatment can help you find the type of spider you are dealing with and remove them.
Cockroaches are another common pest that can wreak havoc on your clothes. They love to chew on cotton and are attracted to stains and body fluids. You should keep your closet clean to deter them.
Crickets also cause holes in your clothes. Their favorite foods are starchy substances like food stains, perspiration and bodily fluids. They also prefer to hide in dark places. You can reduce their number by removing items from closets, washing them regularly and keeping your closet as free of clutter as possible.
If you have a clothing moth infestation, you should check the labels before you wash your garments. Adults of these insects feed on wool and fur, but their larvae eat holes in materials. They are 1/10 inches long, with a carrot-shaped body and a flattened case.
Carpet beetles are a type of household pest that can be very destructive. They are 1/10 inches long and have brown bristles. They can attack both synthetic and natural fibres. Their larvae are capable of flight, so they can enter homes through cut flowers or other entrances.
Silverfish are also common pests. They are carrot-shaped and feed on starch and proteins from natural and synthetic fabrics. They can also cause damage to paper and artwork.
