The Best Ways To Get Rid of Common Clothes Moths
It might sound obvious but rats and cockroaches aren’t the only pests that plague London
Common clothes moths are all too readily finding their way into the capital’s homes and business premises
Never fear though, there are a number of known ways of eradicating this increasingly common pest
Indeed, pest control specialists have come up with clever ways of removing and managing infestations of the tiny creatures officially known as Tineola Bisselliella.
Upon discovery of a clothes moths infestation, it’s important to understand that getting rid of them requires a two-pronged approach of control and eradication
Adult moths are only around 5mm long and tend to hide away in the dark so they’re not easy to remove from all clothes and soft furnishings
When tackling an infestation, you’ll want to receive the service only pest control experts can provide
Knowing the behaviour and intricacies of common clothes moths is vital before attempting to contain them, therefore a deep understanding of their features and biology is essential
A buff/yellowish brown colour, they rarely fly and prefer to move around by hopping or running; only the males are likely to be seen flying around as they search for mates
Worst of all, common cloths moths tend to target the most expensive items such as fine woollen or silk garments
So, if you find that your cashmere sweaters and suits have been damaged or destroyed, it should be a warning sign that there’s an infestation you need to get rid of
Carpets, blankets, woollen jumpers, furs and silks can also be severely damaged or even destroyed.
Upon discovering an infestation, it’s best to have an expert visit your property to evaluate the extent of the problem
Regrettably, owing to the common clothes moth’s reclusive nature, it’s not easy to get rid of them completely
Rather than perform a difficult and time-consuming attempt at washing/dry cleaning all affected areas, a survey of the damage will help provide a leaner focus
It’s recommended that a minimum of two treatments are carried out to kill off the majority of the offending months and their young. If there is a severe infestation, a third treatment may be required. Additionally, pest control specialists can leave pheromone monitor traps to keep an eye on moth activity and detect any new infestations.
You should only use specialist pest control companies within London or the surrounding area in order to provide the quality service required to eradicate and decimate the offending population of harmful common clothes moths
To deal with such a troublesome and difficult to spot pest, a well thought out treatment plan is essential
Failure to take the appropriate action and seek the help of professionals could end up costing you significant time and money besides prized clothing items and soft furnishings
Terminex Limited specialise in getting rid of pests and keeping them away from homes and businesses in London and the surrounding area. Their wealth of experience helps provide both organic and conventional domestic pest control solutions as well as bird proofing Visit their website today to find out more about pest monitoring and removal.
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