Bournemouth Moth Control

Moths are a prevalent species of pest insect in the United Kingdom. There are two major 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 prefer to make their homes in dark areas such as wardrobes or undisturbed sections of carpets like underneath 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 crucial to select the best treatment. Few moths in the United Kingdom are dangerous to people, however they can cause damage to 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 organic fibres. Adult female moths lay eggs on the clothes and as they emerge the larvae will eat the surrounding fabric. Moths breed swiftly so a small infestation will quickly 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 get rid of. Regularly washing stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will help to get rid of locations where moths can live and breed. Expert 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 removing pests from sensitive items such as wedding gowns.