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Moths are a prevalent type of pest insect in the United Kingdom. There are two major 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 prefer to make their homes in dark places such as wardrobes or undisturbed regions of carpets like below bed frames. Stored product moths will infest stored food products such as flour. There are various different varieties of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is critical to select the best treatment. Few moths in the UK are dangerous to people, however they can damage property.
Clothes moths can cause significant harm to clothes that are stored away, including sentimental items such as wedding dresses. The adult moths do not cause any harm, the larvae eat the natural fibres. Adult female moths lay eggs on the clothes and as they emerge the larvae will eat the surrounding fabric. Moths breed quickly so a small infestation will easily worsen. Stored product moths will lay eggs in foods 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 washing stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will get rid of areas where moths can live and breed. Specialist pest control companies can fumigate the location 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 methods for eliminating pests from sensitive items such as wedding gowns.
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