They prefer heat and humidity, making closets, basements, attics, and garages prime real estate. Their menu includes dust, wool, feathers, spiderwebs, silk, lint, dead insects, paper, and plant debris—but they generally avoid cotton. Unfortunately, they can chew through rugs, clothes, and important documents.
Where they hide
Search cardboard boxes, fabric storage, and carpet edges. Look for their small tubular cases hanging on walls or ceilings or for larvae crawling near them. Adults, like other moths, are attracted to light fixtures.
How to get rid of kamitetep
Deep clean: Vacuum rugs, furniture, closets, attics, and basements—especially corners and seams.
Seal entry points: Use caulk or weatherstripping around windows and doors.
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