Seen Holes In Your Fabrics? It Could Be Moths
While there are over 2500 moth species found in the UK, most are entirely harmless and you probably won’t ever encounter them. A small number of species, including the common clothes moth, also known as the carpet moth, the case-bearing clothes moth and the Indian meal moth, also known as the pantry moth, are pests.
These moths eat dried foods or organic materials, such as wool, silk, velvet, fur or leather. As such, they can cause serious damage to your property and cross-contamination of food products.
This can be irritating for homeowners and damage your business’s reputation. While moths aren’t as much of a health hazard as other insect pests, such as bed bugs, fleas, cockroaches and wasps, they can cause serious irritation and expensive damage.
With Mission Pest Control’s heat treatment solutions, you can get rid of moths fast without the need for toxic chemicals. Our safe but effective solutions allow us to treat each room quickly and allow you to get back to using it within just a few hours.
For homes and businesses throughout Swindon and the surrounding area, Mission Pest Control offers an alternative to traditional moth control. Our solutions are safe for the health of everyone in your household as well as the environment, so call 01793379333 to book your appointment.
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Signs Of A Moth Infestation
While moths are large insects that are easy to see, it can be difficult to distinguish between a few moths and an infestation. Common signs of moth activity and indicators that you have an infestation include:
Holes In Fabrics
If you notice a lot of irregular holes in your fabrics throughout your property, including clothing, carpets, curtains and soft furnishings, then this is a clear indicator of moths. If you have any products with fur on them, such as fur coats or taxidermy animals, and you notice fur falling out, this could also be a sign of moths.
Silk Tunnels Or Moth Eggs
Tiny silk tunnels that are stuck to fabrics might be moth larval casings. You might also see moth eggs, which are small and white to yellow in colour, and while they’re minute, you might notice them if they’re in a large cluster or a very dark material.
A Musty Smell
Large moth infestations will produce a musty, dank smell that won’t go away after cleaning. Since you’ll probably also see a lot of moths flying around and other indicators of moth activity, this should be your final sign that you need to call in a professional moth pest control provider.
Get Rid Of Moths Fast With Mission Pest Control
When you find a pantry or clothes moth infestation, you need to make sure it’s gone fast. These destructive pests can eat through clothing and fabrics quickly and cause lasting damage.
For businesses, they can harm your reputation irreparably, so it pays to be proactive. DIY moth control products can be ineffective and potentially toxic for pets and children.
Fortunately, Mission Pest Control offers effective moth control solutions, including using cutting edge heat treatments to remove moths from the infested area without the need for insecticides.
Heat treatments for insects are an organic and natural solution that are more effective and better for the environment than traditional moth control products made with toxic chemicals.
That means we can ensure the eradication of all moths safely and quickly, without the need for you to stay away from your property for a long time and air it out afterwards.
If you’re looking for fast, chemical-free moth control you can trust throughout Swindon and the surrounding areas, then contact us today.