Whitley Bay Moth Control

Moths are a widespread species 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 organic materials such as wool or silk. They prefer to live in dark places such as wardrobes or undisturbed regions of carpets like underneath bed frames. Stored product moths will infest stored foods such as flour. There are many different types of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is crucial to select the best treatment. Few moths in the UK are dangerous to people, but they can damage property.

Clothes moths can cause significant 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 emerge the larvae will eat the nearby fabric. Moths breed rapidly so a small infestation will quickly 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. Frequently washing stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will help to get rid of locations where moths can live and breed. Specialist 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 will also be able to suggest for you specific techniques for eliminating pests from sensitive items such as wedding gowns.