It turns out this is the identity of the culprit that creates the strange little wrappings on our walls

Was it at least once that you were curious about this strange wrapping stuck to the wall? Today we will know the answer.

Take a look around the house, can you see this tiny little bundle on the wall?

Surely everyone has seen this wrap on the wall, right?

It looks like a bunch of dust, but it's actually a mechanical insect . It is the cocoon of the lychee moth , whose scientific name sounds great - Tineola bisselliella . And it looks harmless, but actually this is a species that can cause quite a lot of trouble for us.

First, let's take a look at his life cycle a little bit.

(Picture Billy Cipher)

It all started when the mother laid eggs. Each spawning, there are 100-400 tiny eggs, only 0.5mm small each. Depending on the temperature and humidity of the environment, the eggs will hatch after 4 - 10 days, becoming a lychee moth larva with the shape of a worm.

This is also the stage when they become most destructive, because their food is the fibers from our towels, carpets or clothes.

Sometimes on your clothes suddenly appear holes that don't know where they come from? That's right, it's because of you guys.

Cloth absorbs water by eating tiny water particles in the air.

Lychee cannot drink water in the usual way, but absorbs water by eating tiny water particles in the air. Therefore, they like humid places and are especially attracted to food, drink or sweat stains on clothes.

After the larvae are large enough, meet the right temperature conditions, they will begin to create cocoons to live in, preparing for a grand "comeback" - that is, turning into an adult. We usually notice lychee moths when they enter this stage - when they are no longer busy looking for food.

As a microscopic egg-laying caterpillar, it is camouflaged by an oval shell that is usually gray or dark brown, so you have to be extremely sharp and attentive to see them moving.

However, this insect 'prefers' wet and dark places, which is the 'place' for them to multiply and develop more and more.

Following this stage, the larva gains wings, leaves the cocoon, and begins life in a new form – what some places call it a scorpion . In addition to causing itching, the lychee moth in this metamorphosis is almost harmless, no longer eating clothing fibers.

However, they are the future parents of the lychee moth larvae, so kill them if possible.

At this stage, they are no longer busy looking for food.

If they are so harmful, is there a way to destroy them?

In fact, in many cases, a small number of lychee mites usually do not cause any significant damage, so we do not need to worry too much besides it can cause itching if the cocoons stick to people. However, there is no reason why we should not immediately remove this 'vandal' because of the harm they cause to your home and family's belongings.

To get rid of this 'obnoxious' insect and keep the house as well as the wardrobe clean, free from infestation, it is necessary to regularly clean and clean the house, bedding, pillows, etc. . Do not leave your family's place wet, dark, creating conditions for them to hide and develop.

Wardrobe should be placed in a clean, airy place, avoiding humid places. You should also choose an insect-proof scented wooden cabinet or use scented wax or a moisture-proof bag for the fabric, put it in the closet to limit the appearance of the fabric.

Avoid creating wet places, which are favorable conditions for the growth of lychee.

In addition, clothes after wearing should be washed and dried thoroughly before putting them in the closet, avoiding dirty or damp clothes in the closet, making a 'nest' for him.

Regularly check and clean the closet if there are small holes in the clothes. With these preventive measures, your home and wardrobe will always be clean and free from harmful insects like cloth moths.