Kingswinford Moth Control

Moths are a common kind of pest insect in the UK. 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 stay 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 lots of different species of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is vital to pick the best treatment. Few moths in the United Kingdom are dangerous to people, but 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 gowns. 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 swiftly 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 vary depending on the species of moth that is causing the infestation. Clothes moths can be difficult to eliminate. Routinely washing stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will eliminate locations where moths can live and breed. Experienced 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 inform you of specific options for removing pests from delicate items such as wedding dresses.