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Moths are a widespread type of pest insect in the UK. There are two main types of moths: carpet or clothes moths and stored product moths. Carpet or clothes moths feed on natural materials such as wool or silk. They like to stay in dark areas such as wardrobes or undisturbed areas of carpets like below beds. Stored product moths will infest stored foods such as flour. There are several different varieties of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is critical to pick the best treatment. Few moths in the United Kingdom are dangerous to people, but they can damage property.
Clothes moths can cause severe damage to clothes that are stored away, which includes sentimental items such as wedding gowns. The adult moths do not cause any damage, the larvae eat the organic fibres. Mature female moths lay eggs on the clothes and as they hatch the larvae will eat the nearby fabric. Moths breed swiftly so a small infestation will easily worsen. Stored product moths will lay eggs in food products they can access.
Effective moth pest control will vary depending on the species of moth that is causing the infestation. Clothes moths can be difficult to eradicate. Routinely cleaning stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will remove locations where moths can live and breed. Specialist 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’ll also be able to inform you of specific techniques for eliminating pests from delicate items such as wedding gowns.
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Kent is sometimes called the Garden of England and carries a population of 1.6 million. This makes it the seventh largest area in the UK for population size and inspite of this, just has a density of 1,170 people per square mile. Kent is situated in the south east of England, with Canterbury its sole city. Additional noteworthy towns in the district include Maidstone, Dover and Folkestone, with the unitary district of Medway included as well within the county. For all your house improvements, make sure you assess quotations from trustworthy businesses in Kent to find the right price for the project.