Wickford Moth Control

Moths are a prevalent kind of pest insect in the United Kingdom. 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 live in dark places such as wardrobes or undisturbed sections of carpets like below beds. Stored product moths will infest stored food products such as flour. There are lots of different kinds of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is essential to select the best treatment. Few moths in the UK are dangerous to people, however they can damage property.

Clothes moths can cause significant damage 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 nearby fabric. Moths breed quickly so a small infestation can easily worsen. Stored product moths will lay eggs in foods 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 eliminate. Regularly cleaning stored clothes at high temperatures and dusting the areas where they are stored will eliminate areas 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 will also be able to advise you of specific methods for getting rid of pests from fragile items such as wedding dresses.