Coulsdon Moth Control

Moths are a common type 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 organic materials such as wool or silk. They like to live in dark areas such as wardrobes or undisturbed areas of carpets like under bed frames. Stored product moths will infest stored foods such as flour. There are several different kinds of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is vital 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 serious 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 organic fibres. Adult female moths lay eggs on the clothes and as they hatch the larvae will eat the surrounding fabric. Moths breed swiftly so a small infestation can quickly worsen. Stored product moths will lay eggs in food products 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 eliminate. Routinely cleaning stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will remove locations 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’ll also be able to inform you of specific techniques for eliminating pests from sensitive items such as wedding gowns.