Get rid of clothes moths in London
Most people think moths are annoying little pests, aimlessly loitering around the house, getting in the way of vital TV viewing and essential cooking for the family. But the real problem they indicate by lurking around your home is a lot more serious.
Think back to all those cosy cashmere jumpers and dresses you bought last winter to snuggle up in on cold London days, that expensive (but worth it) silk dress your daughter wore to her prom a couple of years ago, the beautiful fur trimmed jacket you bought in the January sales... Think about where they are stored for safe keeping, and out of the hands of danger; the wardrobe in the spare room, perfect. Nobody dares venture near it, so nobody can put grubby hand marks on your prized possessions, and your clothes will look just as fabulous as when you hung them up on the padded hangers so as not to snag the garments, just a few months ago.
Cashmere, silk, wool, fur and feathers are all salubrious and luxurious to touch, feel and wear, but as well as being expensive to buy, they are also the perfect food for little, tiny baby moths. Baby moths, or larvae, come from eggs laid by the female moth in groups of approximately 50, and hatch within 4 and 10 days in the summer months. They love to fester in dark and undisturbed areas (that wardrobe really is multi-functional!), and really love the smell of perfume, perspiration, make-up, hair and food. Your daughter’s prom dress is an absolute delight!
Dry cleaners and zip up garment bags are the clothes moth’s nemesis. Both discourage the creatures from setting up home in your possessions, but don’t worry if now is the first time you are seeing the error of your ways. Spotting the signs of moth infestation is easy when you know what you’re looking for. Don’t ignore the flapping of a moth in your home – check the wardrobe and any other dark, secluded places! You might initially try a pheromone trap (a sticky piece of material which catches male moths), which is good for monitoring the number of moths but can’t kill the eggs; the most dangerous part. Various sprays may claim to combat moths but again these do not kill the eggs.
At Terminex, one of the few pest control companies in London and Hertfordshire which specialise in clothes moth infestations, our specialist entomologist from Imperial College London is able to accurately analyse your infestation and tailor a solution specifically for you. Over time, this is substantially cheaper than trying to get rid of the moths with dozens of commercial products.
Depending upon the level of the infestation, Terminex recommend at least 2 treatments to kill the clothes moths and their larvae, but we can discuss this with you at the free on site survey we offer. Being BPCA registered (British Pest Control Association), we are confident in tackling any type of pest control and protecting your health, home and possessions from any infestation. For more information about the services Terminex provide, please click here, or call Terminex free on 0800 975 2736.