Poole Moth Control

Moths are a common sort of pest insect in the United Kingdom. There are two main 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 make their homes in dark areas such as wardrobes or undisturbed regions of carpets like underneath bed frames. Stored product moths will infest stored food products such as flour. There are various different kinds of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is essential to pick the best treatment. Few moths in the UK are dangerous to people, but they can cause damage to property.

Clothes moths can cause severe damage to clothes that are stored away, which includes sentimental items such as wedding dresses. The adult moths do not cause any damage, the larvae eat the organic fibres. Mature female moths lay eggs on the clothes and as they hatch 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 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 eradicate. Consistently washing stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will get rid of 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’ll also be able to suggest for you specific methods for removing pests from sensitive items such as wedding dresses.