Boston 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 natural materials such as wool or silk. They like to live in dark places such as wardrobes or undisturbed sections of carpets like under beds. Stored product moths will infest stored food products such as flour. There are lots of different types of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is important to select the best treatment. Few moths in the UK are dangerous to people, but they can damage property.

Clothes moths can cause significant harm to clothes that are stored away, including sentimental items such as wedding gowns. The adult moths do not cause any harm, the larvae eat the natural 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 can quickly worsen. Stored product moths will lay eggs in food products that they can access.

Successful moth pest control will vary depending on the species of moth that is causing the infestation. Clothes moths can be difficult to get rid of. Frequently cleaning stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will help to eliminate areas where moths can live and breed. Professional 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 suggest for you specific methods for eliminating pests from fragile items such as wedding dresses.