Active Season
May to October, with peaks in June, July and early September.
Moths are wardrobe wreckers – their larvae will munch through your favourite wool jumpers, silk scarves, and expensive carpets, leaving behind holes that make Swiss cheese look solid.
These fabric fanatics can live undetected for months, quietly building their armies in dark corners while their offspring feast on everything from your cashmere to your curtains.
One female clothes moth can lay up to 200 eggs in your wardrobe, turning your walk-in closet into an all-you-can-eat buffet for hundreds of hungry larvae.
Have you noticed your clothes looking a bit more than “fashionably ripped,” has your carpet fallen victim to hungry moth larvae, or have you found wings in your flour? You might be bothered by moths. Moths can cause problems around businesses. They can damage products and foodstuffs, rendering them worthless.
Signs include damaged clothes or carpets, or finding moths or their larvae in areas like pantries or wardrobes. Wings in food products like flour can indicate certain types of moths. Finding the pests themselves is a sign. Telltale signs are mentioned, though not detailed in the sources.
There are different types of moths found in the UK, including the Common clothes moth, Indian-meal moth, and White-shouldered house moth. Identifying the specific type and the extent of the problem can be difficult by phone or email, requiring an inspection. Our technicians can identify the pest during a survey.
Moth larvae can cause significant damage to clothes, carpets, and other fabrics. Certain types, like the Indian-meal moth, infest stored food products, damaging packaging and the products themselves. Uncontrolled, they can damage property and pose significant risks. For businesses, damaged products lead to financial loss, and infestations can affect productivity and lead to legal consequences.
DIY pest control for moths exists. However, attempting DIY methods may mean you are not aware of the full extent of the problem or cannot get to the root cause. Without expert knowledge, experience, and professional-grade equipment, DIY attempts will likely be unsuccessful. This can place you in danger and potentially make the problem worse.
Professional moth control services are available. Our experts remove moths and provide prevention strategies to stop them from returning. We offer carpet beetle control treatments which are fast, efficient, and tailored to your needs. Heat treatment is effective for eliminating pests at all life stages and specifically mentioned as a treatment for moths. Depending on the infestation’s severity, it could take a few days to a week to resolve. The likely outcome of professional treatment is effective eradication and prevention. The cost varies based on factors like severity, property size, and location, with free estimates available.
