Houghton Le Spring Moth Control

Moths are a widespread sort of pest insect in the UK. There are two major types 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 stay in dark places such as wardrobes or undisturbed sections of carpets like underneath beds. 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 select the best treatment. Few moths in the UK are dangerous to people, but 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 destruction, 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 quickly 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 get rid of. Frequently cleaning stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will help to remove locations 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 inform you of specific techniques for getting rid of pests from delicate items such as wedding dresses.