West Midlands Moth Control

Moths are a typical type of pest insect in the United Kingdom. There are two major types of moths: carpet or clothes moths and stored product moths. Carpet or clothes moths feed on organic materials such as wool or silk. They prefer to make their homes in dark areas such as wardrobes or undisturbed regions of carpets like under bed frames. Stored product moths will infest stored food products such as flour. There are various different types of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is crucial to pick 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 damage 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. Mature female moths lay eggs on the clothes and as they emerge the larvae will eat the nearby fabric. Moths breed quickly so a small infestation can easily worsen. Stored product moths will lay eggs in food products 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 eradicate. Regularly cleaning stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will remove areas where moths can live and breed. Qualified 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 techniques for getting rid of pests from delicate items such as wedding gowns.