Moth Control Braughing
24 Hour Pest Control
We provide Moth Control in Braughing with over 30 years experience in the pest control industry. Our technicians can quickly identify a moth problem and recommend the best treatment plan to remove the unwanted infestation.
Clothes and carpet moths are the most common, adult moths are completely harmless but the larvae of moths are what cause damage eating fabrics. They can cause severe damage to wool, cotton, silk, leather and carpet.
The moth larvae damage fabric by eating the protein which can put delicate items at risk of damage, especially when they are left in drawers and wardrobes for long periods of time. Damaged clothing can be the first time you will notice signs of a problem.
If you need help with moth control in Braughing, contact us today for a free no obligation quotation.
Our Treatment Programme
The first thing our technician will do is assess the problem and then talk through the recommended treatment approach. Depending on the severity of the infestation we have the option to use either heat or chemical treatment.
When treatments are completed our technician will provide a report including details on what treatments have been used and recommendations to help prevent further infestations.
Moth Control Facts
Adult moths are on the wing from May to September, indoors adults can be found all year round. An adult female moth can lay between 50 and 100 eggs amongst the material which the larvae will feed.
When the larvae emerge from the egg they will begin to feed, during this time they frequently construct a loose silken 'shelter' which has attached to it particles of debris and faecal pellets. Once mature the larvea pupates into a reddish brown colour. When the adult moth emerges it will live for 2 - 3 weeks.
Adult moths have a body length of 6 - 8 mm and a wingspan of 9 - 16 mm. The upper side of the wing is a golden colour with a fringed margin. Adult moths are rarely seen in flight, mostly only the males. Females moths will fly after they have deposited their eggs.
Problems Caused by Moths
The majority of moths are completely harmless, it is the larvae that are seen as the pest which can cause damage to natural materials such wool, silk, fur, leather and carpet. They can also eat stored food products.
The moth larvae can cause severe damage to clothing if it is left of a drawer or wardrobe untouched for periods of time. This allows the larvae to happily eat the proteins found in the textiles without being disturbed.