
Some bugs are helpful, like spiders, but others can damage your home—such as Phereoeca uterella, or kamitetep. Common in tropical climates, these moths feed on fabrics, dust, and paper. They’re most noticeable in the larval stage, leaving gray, case-like cocoons on walls or fabrics. Early detection is key to preventing damage, especially in hot, humid summers.
 
			 
			 
			 
			 
			