Bromley Moth Control

Moths are a widespread species of pest insect in the United Kingdom. There are two major varieties 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 areas such as wardrobes or undisturbed sections of carpets like under bed frames. Stored product moths will infest stored foods such as flour. There are lots of different kinds 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, however they can cause damage to property.

Clothes moths can cause significant damage to clothes that are stored away, which includes sentimental items such as wedding dresses. 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 rapidly 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 change 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 eliminate areas 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 will also be able to advise you of specific methods for getting rid of pests from sensitive items such as wedding gowns.