Moths are unlikely pests. Unlike other insects, such as bed bugs, fleas, and wasps, they aren’t considered a danger to humans, as they can’t bite or sting.
However, that doesn’t mean that moths are harmless. They might look like their relatives, the butterfly, but moths can be incredibly destructive pests that eat natural fibres, including wool, leather, cashmere, silk, velvet and others.
As such, they can quickly destroy clothes, carpets, rugs, soft furnishings, curtains and other fabrics throughout your home. While they prefer natural fibres, moths will also damage synthetic fabrics and other belongings throughout your home, such as books and papers.
Some species, such as Indian Meal Moths, also known as Pantry Moths, feed on dried foods such as flour and rice. As such, they can contaminate these foods and cause a health hazard, particularly for food service or agricultural businesses.
As moths can cause considerable damage to homes and businesses, it’s important that they’re dealt with promptly. For residents and business owners throughout Milton Keynes, BH Pest Control offers professional moth treatments to remove moths permanently.
Our experienced team has the answer to any moth problem. We use residual insecticide treatments to ensure that the moths are eliminated at all life stages. Also, as we know the common areas where moths lay their eggs, we always carry out a thorough sweep of any property we treat. For more information or to book a moth control treatment, call 01908 412488.
Moth Species Found In The UK
There are thousands of types of moths in the UK, but only a few are considered pests because of their preference for dried foods or natural fibres. Some of the species of pest moths found in the UK include:
- The Common Clothes Moth: Known as both Clothes Moths and Carpet Moths, the Common Clothes Moth will eat a range of foods, including carpets, rugs, curtains and clothes, making them one of the most destructive pest moths.
- The Case-Bearing Clothes Moth: Similar to the Common Clothes Moth, the Case-Bearing Clothes Moth has an insatiable appetite and is one of the most destructive moths found in the UK.
- The Brown House Moth: Another Clothes Moth species, the Brown House Moth is a large insect that with golden-brown wings that will eat both fibres and grains.
- The Indian Meal Moth: Sometimes called the Pantry Moth, Indian Meal Moths eat grains and dried food products, meaning they are often found in kitchens and grain stores.
- The White-Shouldered House Moth: Usually less destructive to clothes and carpets, White-Shouldered House Moths are more likely to cause contamination, as they frequently eat manure outside.
Due to their small size, it can be incredibly hard to identify the species of moth you’re dealing with. At BH Pest Control, we can help you understand the type of moths in your property and find the best treatment to get rid of them permanently. Call 01908 412488 to find out more.
How To Spot Signs Of A Moth Infestation
Moths might be irritating, but thankfully, there also relatively easy to notice, unlike many smaller insect pests. Signs of a moth infestation include:
- Sightings Of Adult Moths: The most obvious indicator of a moth problem is seeing adult moths flying or crawling around your home regularly.
- Holes In Clothes Or Carpets: In the case of clothes or carpet moth infestations, you’ll notice irregularly shaped holes in fabrics.
- Contaminated Food: If you’re dealing with a Pantry Moth infestation, you might find shed skins, eggs or larvae inside dried food products, such as rice or flour.
- Moth Eggs: Small, white dots could be moth eggs, although these are very difficult to see with the naked eye.
- Shed Skins: When moth caterpillars grow into adults, they shed their skins, leaving behind a translucent casing that is larger than an egg and easier to see.
- A Musty Smell: Large moth infestations often cause a musty smell in your home, particularly around wardrobes or rugs.
If you notice signs of moth activity in your home or business premises, then contact us to book a moth pest control treatment.
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It’s easy to disregard the occasional sighting of a single moth, but one moth can quickly turn into a major infestation if you’re not careful. During her short life, a female moth can lay as many as 50 eggs, and the moth larvae are incredibly destructive.
When dealing with a Clothes, Pantry or Carpet Moth Infestation, you need to be proactive. DIY moth control products often cause more harm than good, as they won’t be strong enough to deal with major infestations but might cause issues for your pets or other members of your household.
Most types of moth, including Carpet Moths and Clothes Moths, lay eggs in secluded places with a strong supply of natural fibres, such as deep pile carpets, thick rugs or inside fur coats. Their eggs and larvae can be almost impossible to see with the naked eye, so they’re often overlooked and can be hard to get rid of.
BH Pest Control uses humane, effective moth removal solutions to eradicate the pest problem for good. With the latest technology, we can swiftly remove the moths, larvae, pupa and eggs from even the smallest of hiding places.
Call 01908 412488 to book your moth control treatment before a small infestation becomes a major issue that damages your home or business.