Gloucestershire Moth Control

Moths are a typical kind of pest insect in the United Kingdom. There are two main kinds of moths: carpet or clothes moths and stored product moths. Carpet or clothes moths feed on organic materials such as wool or silk. They like to stay in dark areas such as wardrobes or undisturbed sections of carpets like beneath beds. Stored product moths will infest stored foods such as flour. There are many different varieties of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is important to pick the best treatment. Few moths in the United Kingdom are dangerous to people, however they can damage property.

Clothes moths can cause serious damage to clothes that are stored away, including sentimental items such as wedding gowns. The adult moths do not cause any damage, the larvae eat the natural fibres. Adult female moths lay eggs on the clothes and as they emerge the larvae will eat the nearby fabric. Moths breed swiftly so a small infestation can quickly worsen. Stored product moths will lay eggs in food products that they can access.

Effective moth pest control will change depending on the species of moth that is causing the infestation. Clothes moths can be difficult to eliminate. Regularly cleaning stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will get rid of locations where moths can live and breed. Expert pest control companies can fumigate the area using chemicals or use a heat control technique to raise the temperature in a contained area and kill the moths. They will also be able to inform you of specific options for eliminating pests from delicate items such as wedding dresses.