How Trichogramma Protect Your Clothes from Moth Damage

Battling Clothes Moths with Tiny Allies

Have you ever pulled out your favorite sweater only to find tiny holes? Clothes moths might be the culprits! These golden-brown pests may look harmless, but their larvae have an appetite for natural fibers. If traditional fixes like mothballs aren’t cutting it, it’s time to call in reinforcements—nature’s own pest control agents: Trichogramma.

What are Trichogramma?

Trichogramma are very tiny insects. Five adults can fit on the tip of a pencil. These predators attack over 200 species of caterpillars and moths that destroy or damage vegetables and fruits. This package contains live parasitized Trichogramma eggs glued on cards. 

Target Pests:

Not only is Trichogramma used indoor for clothing moths, but they can also be used for pantry moths. They also work great outdoors, targeting over 200 species of Caterpillars and Moths, including Web Worms, Loopers, Leaf Worms, Fruit Worms, Cut Worms, Boll Worms, Army Worms, Tomato Worms, Corn Worms, Borers, Gypsy Moths, Codling Moths, Diamond Back Moths, Oriental Fruit Moths, and more!

How Do They Work?

1. Trichogramma locates moth eggs.
2. They lay their own eggs inside the moth eggs.
3. Trichogramma larvae eat the moth eggs from the inside.
4. The result? No more larvae to damage your clothes!

Why Choose Trichogramma?

• Safe: They don’t damage clothing or invade your home.
  
• Natural: Say goodbye to toxic chemicals.
  
• Effective: Trusted by museums to preserve antique fabrics.
  

How to Use Them

Using Trichogramma is easy:

1. Purchase Trichogramma egg cards.
2. For indoor use, place the cards in closets, drawers, or storage spaces. For outdoor use, place egg cards near infestations.
   
3. Introduce weekly during moth flight until infestation is gone. 
   

The process typically takes about 16 weeks, with a gradual decline in moth activity as Trichogramma parasitize eggs.

How to Monitor Progress

You’ll know that Trichogramma is working when:

• Fewer moth eggs or cocoons (small whitish tubes) are found in your clothing or storage.
• There’s a noticeable decline in damage to your garments.
• Sticky traps show fewer adult moths, indicating a reduction in population.

Using Trichogramma not only saves your clothes but also helps the environment. These tiny warriors are proof that sometimes the smallest creatures make the biggest impact!