Hatfield Moth Control

Moths are a common species of pest insect in the UK. 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 stay in dark areas such as wardrobes or undisturbed areas of carpets like underneath bed frames. Stored product moths will infest stored food products such as flour. There are numerous different types of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is essential to pick the best treatment. Few moths in the UK are dangerous to people, however they can damage 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 rapidly so a small infestation will easily worsen. Stored product moths will lay eggs in food products that they can access.

Effective moth pest control will change depending on the species of moth that is causing the infestation. Clothes moths can be difficult to get rid of. Routinely 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. Specialist 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 suggest for you specific methods for removing pests from delicate items such as wedding gowns.