Sutton Moth Control

Moths are a common 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 natural materials such as wool or silk. They prefer to live in dark places such as wardrobes or undisturbed sections of carpets like beneath bed frames. Stored product moths will infest stored foods such as flour. There are various different species 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 cause damage to property.

Clothes moths can cause significant harm to clothes that are stored away, including 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 quickly so a small infestation will easily worsen. Stored product moths will lay eggs in foods that they can access.

Successful moth pest control will vary depending on the species of moth that is causing the infestation. Clothes moths can be difficult to get rid of. Regularly washing 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 options for getting rid of pests from sensitive items such as wedding dresses.