Watford Moth Control

Moths are a widespread type of pest insect in the UK. 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 stay in dark areas such as wardrobes or undisturbed regions of carpets like below bed frames. Stored product moths will infest stored foods such as flour. There are several different kinds of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is critical to decide on the best treatment. Few moths in the UK are dangerous to people, however they can cause damage to property.

Clothes moths can cause significant harm to clothes that are stored away, which includes 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 swiftly so a small infestation will quickly 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 eradicate. Regularly cleaning stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will get rid of locations 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’ll also be able to inform you of specific methods for eliminating pests from fragile items such as wedding dresses.