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Moths are a prevalent 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 make their homes in dark places such as wardrobes or undisturbed sections of carpets like under bed frames. Stored product moths will infest stored foods such as flour. There are lots of different species of moths that cause these infestations, so identification is essential to decide on the best treatment. Few moths in the United Kingdom are dangerous to people, but they can damage property.
Clothes moths can cause severe harm to clothes that are stored away, which includes sentimental items such as wedding dresses. The adult moths do not cause any destruction, the larvae eat the natural fibres. Adult female moths lay eggs on the clothes and as they hatch the larvae will eat the surrounding fabric. Moths breed rapidly so a small infestation can easily worsen. Stored product moths will lay eggs in foods 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. Consistently 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. 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 suggest for you specific options for removing pests from sensitive items such as wedding dresses.
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