Camberley Moth Control

Moths are a common type 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 regions of carpets like under bed frames. Stored product moths will infest stored foods such as flour. There are several different varieties of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is essential to decide on the best treatment. Few moths in the UK are dangerous to people, but they can cause damage to property.

Clothes moths can cause significant damage to clothes that are stored away, including sentimental items such as wedding dresses. The adult moths do not cause any damage, 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 foods 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. Regularly cleaning stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will help to remove areas 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 dresses.