Waterlooville Moth Control

Moths are a typical kind 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 make their homes in dark areas such as wardrobes or undisturbed areas of carpets like beneath beds. Stored product moths will infest stored foods such as flour. There are lots of different varieties of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is crucial to decide on the best treatment. Few moths in the United Kingdom are dangerous to people, however they can damage property.

Clothes moths can cause serious damage 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 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 can quickly worsen. Stored product moths will lay eggs in foods 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 get rid of. Consistently washing 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 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 options for removing pests from fragile items such as wedding dresses.