Closet Clinic: Saving Clothes from Clothes Moths & Carpet Beetles

Mike and Dana walk a listener through a classic closet call: holes in sweaters, tiny casings in a dresser drawer, and the uneasy question—what’s eating my clothes? This episode clarifies the difference between clothes moths and carpet beetles, explains the larval clues you can spot (fibers, frass, webbing, shed skins), and outlines why natural fibers, dark undisturbed storage, and humidity create the perfect habitat. We deliver an integrated pest management playbook—inspection, exclusion, sanitation, moisture control, habitat reduction, and monitoring—then the XTERMIGATOR DIY Report: safe, immediate steps like laundering or freezing items, targeted vacuuming, improving storage and airflow, and isolating affected garments. We end with red flags that require a professional inspection, a rapid myth-buster about cedar chests, and a clear checklist listeners can use tonight to protect heirlooms and everyday clothes. Warm, practical, and responsible—no panic, just a plan.