Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I noticed a small bald patch in my bedroom carpet near the dresser a few weeks ago. Then another under the bed. Then I spotted ...

The University of Florida researchers recently discovered that “tequila worms” are, in fact, moth larvae. The “worms” are placed inside bottles of mezcal to enhance the color and flavor of the alcohol ...

The famous mezcal “worm” has long puzzled scientists, but DNA testing has finally cracked the case. Researchers found that ...

Opening up your closet to a flurry of flying insects is never a fun surprise. It’s not just unsightly—moths can eat away at clothes, ruining your wardrobe, and may even lay their eggs, causing the ...

When it comes to gypsy moths some years are worse than others, and unfortunately this is looking like a bad year.Watch the reportThe pests can do some serious damage to your home and property, but ...

It’s happened to the best of us. You’ve been patiently waiting out the year for sweater weather, and when you finally reach into your closet to grab your favorite cardigan, you discover that moths ...

A clothes moth infestation spells real trouble for your closet. Before you know it, all your favorite sweaters and expensive silk shirts will have holes in them. Even your nice wool rugs are at risk.

Moth holes are annoying, but they don't have to mean the end of your favorite clothes. Use this fool-proof process as soon as ...

Black poplar leaves infected by fungi are especially susceptible to attack by gypsy moth caterpillars. A research team found that young larvae that fed on leaves covered with fungal spores grew faster ...

I noticed a small bald patch in my bedroom carpet near the dresser a few weeks ago. Then another under the bed. Then I spotted tiny cream-colored larvae crawling along the baseboard, and I realized I ...