Moths don’t pose a direct threat to human health, but they can certainly do a whole lot of damage to your clothes, carpets, furniture and other fabrics!
Fast action is a must to prevent a rapid escalation and protect your home from these insect pests.
With our decades of experience, our moth control Edinburgh team know what it takes to get the job done. We are fully dedicated to making sure the problem is dealt with conclusively, meaning we are prepared to visit as many times as necessary to secure a result.
Our company is BPCA approved, compliant with all relevant pest control legislation, and environmentally safe and responsible.
How We Deal with Moths
When moths make their residence on a property, they are quite tricky to get rid of without help. They are not only hardy creatures, but they tend to stick to discreet and forgotten areas of a property. However, with their unrivalled pest expertise, our moth control Edinburgh technicians will make short of work of the flying insects.
Firstly, we will apply residual insecticides to key areas which we feel may be afflicted by both adult moths and their eggs. Placing these effective chemicals in areas where insect are likely to be hiding means even the most discreet and hidden moths will succumb to the substance.
Secondly, in order to quickly address the more pressing problem of the adult moths in the property, our moth control Edinburgh team will distribute traps throughout your property. These traps will attract the insects using attractive pheromones, eventually exterminating the creatures.
Unfortunately, when it comes to moths, no safe or cost-effective remedy will bring about instant results. However, we are committed to providing definitive results. As such, we will return for subsequent visits in order to apply repeat chemical treatments until the moths are gone for good.
DIY Moth Remedies
Although moth spray is commercially available in supermarkets, it is unrealistic to believe that you can tackle an infestation of moths with spray alone. Although you may be able to eliminate a few individual adults, you will not be able to locate any eggs which, if left to hatch, will merely mean the cycle continues.
However, our insect control Edinburgh team have given some advice which you can follow to limit the risk of moths taking residence within your home by tackling the eggs and larvae:
- Sweaty and dirty clothes are prime real estate for female laying moths, so make sure that all garments have been washed thoroughly prior to storage.
- Make sure that you also wash all fabric furniture; remember, clothes moths don’t discriminate, regardless of their name!
- Moth eggs can thrive within hoover bags. Make sure you change these regularly and do so outside away from your home.
- Vintage fabrics can be a haven for pest moths. Make sure any antique furniture or vintage clothing is cleaned thoroughly before being introduced to the newer fabrics of your property.
UK Moth Species
It is important to remember that there are over 2500 species of moth living in the UK, including 800 very prominent ones. However, it is important to keep in mind that none of these are dangerous to human health and safety; although, they do cause problems and you will require our moth control Edinburgh team to deal with them.
Clothes Moths
Although there are numerous species of moth in the UK, there are only two common species of cloth-eating moths. These are the common clothes moth and the case-bearing clothes moth. While all flying pest insects are a nuisance, none are as destructive as these discreet and resourceful creatures.
Our moth control Edinburgh technicians have learned that these creatures prefer dark and undisturbed environments, including:
- Lofts and basements
- Cupboards and Drawers
- Wardrobes
- Spaces under furniture.
Despite what you might first think, adult clothes moths do not feed at all throughout this period in their lifecycle. Instead, the larval stage of the clothes moth will eat fabrics, specifically any keratin in materials made of natural fibres.
This feeding activity will lead to a number of holes and surface damage. A moth infestation can quickly mean that furniture has to be reupholstered, and clothes replaced. The moths will eat any natural animal or plant-based fabric material, including:
- Wool
- Cotton
- Leather
- Fur
- Cashmere
- Silk
- Feathers
While clothing and ordinary furniture is the most common target for clothes moths, you need to keep in mind that they do not discriminate and will feed on natural fibres wherever they find them.
White-Shouldered House Moths
These insects tend to be slightly less damaging in regards to textiles when compared to other species. They are also less likely to enter your home, tending to settle in colder outdoor buildings. They will produce one generation of their species in a year.
Brown House Moth
These moths are scavengers which will give birth to around one generation of moths per year, usually in the Autumn season. These larvae can wander for significant distances, meaning they can spread around every nook and cranny of your home.
Despite the fact that moths are unlikely to spread disease, they will cause real disruption, property damage, and general distress. Our moth control Edinburgh technicians understand for speedy service and effective results.
A primary advantage of our service is that we treat each job as a unique challenge. A one-fits-all policy will never work, which is why our moth control Edinburgh technicians will develop a specialised plan which addresses your specific circumstances and requirements.
Additionally, when our team visits you and identifies the problem, you don’t want to have to wait around while we get the right equipment. Our local employees operate vans stocked fully with the vast majority of what they might need, allowing us to get to work immediately solving your pest problem.
Arrange professional moth control today
For a rapid response to your pest problem call Edinburgh Pest Control Co. today on 0131 322 1291 for a FREE Survey or advice.
Alternatively, fill in our contact form, and one of our moth control Edinburgh sales representatives will be in touch as soon as possible.
