Redhill Moth Control

Moths are a prevalent kind of pest insect in the United Kingdom. There are two main 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 live in dark places such as wardrobes or undisturbed areas of carpets like underneath beds. Stored product moths will infest stored food products such as flour. There are numerous different kinds of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is essential to select the best treatment. Few moths in the United Kingdom are dangerous to people, but they can cause damage to property.

Clothes moths can cause severe harm to clothes that are stored away, including sentimental items such as wedding gowns. The adult moths do not cause any harm, the larvae eat the natural fibres. Mature female moths lay eggs on the clothes and as they hatch the larvae will eat the nearby fabric. Moths breed quickly so a small infestation can quickly 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. Frequently 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. Expert 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 suggest for you specific methods for getting rid of pests from sensitive items such as wedding gowns.