St Neots Moth Control

Moths are a typical type 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 prefer to live in dark places such as wardrobes or undisturbed sections of carpets like underneath bed frames. Stored product moths will infest stored food products such as flour. There are lots of different types of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is crucial to select the best treatment. Few moths in the United Kingdom are dangerous to people, however they can damage property.

Clothes moths can cause serious harm 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 emerge the larvae will eat the nearby fabric. Moths breed swiftly so a small infestation will easily worsen. Stored product moths will lay eggs in foods 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. Frequently cleaning stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will eliminate locations where moths can live and breed. Professional 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 options for eliminating pests from fragile items such as wedding gowns.