Carpet and clothes moths, much like carpet beetle, can cause substantial pest control problems around the home. Take a look at the video taken in an Oxford cottage showing the damage a carpet a moth infestation has caused.
But of course our carpet moth pest control treatments are not just undertaken in Oxford. Moths will also travel to exotic places such as Abingdon, Reading and Newbury! The reason for moths coming into a home is generally due to central heating in modern homes providing perfect temperatures for a moths cycle.
How do Carpet/Clothes Moths and Beetles get into the home?
The million dollar question is how do carpet moths get into the home environment? Predominantly this is during the summer months when the general summer temperatures in the United Kingdom mean moths are free to roam.
An open window, perhaps with a light on, will see moths flying in and making themselves comfortable. The damage clothes moths cause is usually greater in the summer, however due to central heating systems used in winter, it still can and does continue.
What causes Moth Damage to carpets?
Despite the name, the fully-grown beetle or moth does not cause damage to carpets. However during the larval stage of their life cycle, large-scale damage can be caused to carpets as well as other fabrics. The grub stage of the life cycle feeds on natural fibres, not just carpet but also clothes around the home. They like to hide in dark places such as under beds, and of course, in your tasty clothes.
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How to Get rid of Carpet and Clothes Moth
Before calling in a carpet or clothes moth exterminator such as Pure Pest Solutions, there are things you can do to try and limit the infestation. Vacuuming is your best friend! Hoover everywhere! Even the uprights on stairs will bring the numbers down. Please do remember to empty your hoover afterwards. If you find some damage you think may be caused by a carpet moth infestation, please do send us a picture and we will happily diagnose whether it is carpet moth or something else. Simply contact us and we will do our detective work.
How to treat a moth infestation the Pure Pest Solutions way...
At Pure Pest Solutions we provide a straightforward treatment plan for tackling moths. We find that after a thorough vacuuming (part of the preparation we ask to be carried out), our effective treatment helps drive the moths away. In cases of a more significant infestation, a second treatment may be necessary, but don't worry! Your follow-up treatment would be half the price of the first. It's that simple!
What does our treatment involve?
Once booked, your pest controller will initially ascertain the location of the moth or beetle infestation. An insecticide treatment will then be carried out covering infested areas and where they could move to.
The last step involves a ULV (Ultra Low Volume) misting to kill the live moths around the property. The moths sole purpose is to lay more eggs and the treatment we use will continue to work for up to 3 weeks to keeping combating those hatching moth eggs.
Remember that it is the larval stage that causes the damage, not the moths. Every moth situation is different and we are happy to talk yours through. Contact us now for more information.
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We will of course talk you through the preparation process prior to our visit, such as what to do with your clothes as well as the general state we would require your property to be in to carry out a treatment. Remember however that vacuuming all carpeted areas is really helpful to get rid of those moths!
What if I'm still seeing moths after the treatment?
Depending on the level of activity, the moth infestation can continue after the treatment (though of course this would be significantly less). However, it is important to remember that the insecticide that we spray onto the carpet keeps on working after the treatment, dealing with new larvae as it hatches for at least 3 weeks. That being said, on heavier moth infestations or properties where access to the carpet is restricted (for example, properties with large amounts of furniture) it can be necessary to do a follow up spray.
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If a second moth treatment is needed we will undertake this at half the price of the first. With this level of coverage, the infestation should be under control. If you would like to talk through your infestation please do get in touch so you can say good bye to moths once and for all!