Welling Moth Control

Moths are a widespread species of pest insect in the UK. There are two major 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 make their homes in dark places such as wardrobes or undisturbed areas of carpets like under bed frames. Stored product moths will infest stored food products such as flour. There are various different kinds of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is critical to pick the best treatment. Few moths in the United Kingdom are dangerous to people, but they can damage property.

Clothes moths can cause severe damage to clothes that are stored away, which includes sentimental items such as wedding dresses. 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 nearby fabric. Moths breed rapidly so a small infestation will easily worsen. Stored product moths will lay eggs in food products 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 eradicate. 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. 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 advise you of specific techniques for removing pests from fragile items such as wedding gowns.