Are you in need of Moth Control London? You have come to the right place. We have a specialized team of exterminators of moths, wasp nests, pigeon control and rat control. We offer commercial pest control solutions and residential pest control solutions and we even have a restaurant pest control page where we put you on a schedule. Moths themselves are typically harmless, but their larva can wreak havoc on many fabrics, clothing, linens and such. The first thing to do for Moth control is to find the source of their food. Read More. 

 

Moths enter through open windows and doors. Some can come in on food sources such as flour and things. 

 

However you got them, they are here and we need to get them out. Moth larva can really be damaging to your food source as well as your clothing and fabrics. There are typically two types of moths we deal with here in the UK. Clothing moths and Pantry Moths. If you're calling us you probably have a good idea which one you're dealing with. We are here for all your pest control London UK needs. Call Pest Protect in London UK. More. 

The adult clothes moth has a body length of about 7 mm and a wingspan of between 10 -15 mm. They produce larvae which can mature to about 1 cm in length 

 

The female can lay upwards of 5 eggs upon the material which the larvae feed. Adult moths live for around 2/12 weeks and the time it takes for them to develop (like many other insects) is directly affected by; temperature, humidity quality/ quantity of food. 

 

The clothes moth is a significant pest, the larvae feed on an assortment of organic fabrics e.g. wools, furs etc. Larval feeding can cause severe damage and the larvae are often difficult to identify as they oppose the light. 

 

During the survey, your pest-control technician will carry out a "risk-assessment" which is basically our way of checking for any hazards on the property / area. We will provide you, where possible, with advice for preventing moths e.g. highlighting any factors that can improve the situation, such as: identifying the location, cleaning, etc. 

To control the infestation of these pests, the source of the infestation must be tracked, removed and destroyed. Any material that they have infested may also have to be destroyed (e.g. infested foodstuffs). 

 

Then, an insecticide is applied to the area (non-staining treatments may be used for soft furnishings).