Look for supporting signs
Inspect affected garments and nearby undisturbed areas for larvae, webbing, cases, or other evidence described in reliable pest-identification guidance. Photograph what you find before disturbing it. Other insects, abrasion, and snagging can also damage textiles, so avoid choosing a treatment from a hole’s appearance alone. Keep suspect items separate while you seek identification and inspect neighboring stored pieces.
Choose evidence-based next steps
Use local extension or qualified pest-control guidance to confirm the issue and plan treatment. Follow garment care labels when considering cleaning, since a pest-control temperature may be unsuitable for a particular fabric. Do not scatter mothballs, spray pesticides onto clothing, or improvise chemical mixtures. Any pesticide must be used exactly as labeled. Clean and inspect the storage area as advised, then monitor for recurrence. Record which garments were affected and when. Reliable identification and a complete plan are more useful than adding scented blocks and assuming the problem has been solved.
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