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BROWN HOUSE MOTH.
Average Adult Size:
8mm.
Associated Risks:
Damage to items containing chosen
food source,
Damage to items of historical value
(within museums etc.)
Life Cycle:
Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult,
Females produce up to 500 eggs in a lifetime,
Pest has an average lifespan of 9 weeks.
Life Style:
Pest scavenges on fur & feathers & other
naturally occurring products,
Commonly found in lower standards of environment,
Pest is widespread throughout the northern hemisphere,
Can effect both domestic & commercial properties.
Control Method(s):
Chemical treatment,
Environmental changes.

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