Termites typically do not spread through clothes. Unlike bed bugs or lice, termites aren’t attracted to fabric or human scent. Their primary food source is cellulose, found in wood, paper, & certain plant-based materials. But in rare cases, drywood termites might accidentally be transported in suitcases, furniture, or cardboard boxes but not clothes directly.

Why Termites Don’t Live in Clothes

• Clothes don’t contain cellulose, so they offer no food source.

• Termites prefer dark, damp environments, not the open surfaces of closets or laundry baskets.

• Most fabrics are not ideal habitats for colonies.

How Termites Might Indirectly Travel

• Luggage or boxes stored near infested wood could carry them.

• Furniture moved from an infested home may bring termites along.

• Cardboard packaging is a cellulose-based material & can attract them.

How to Prevent Spreading Termites

• Inspect wooden furniture before moving.

• Avoid storing clothes in cardboard boxes for long periods.

• Wash & dry clothing thoroughly if you’re moving from an infested home.