Clothes moths have been giving London homeowners a particularly difficult time for the past few years. This is partly because they cause a lot of problems, but also because they are really tough to get rid of. If you suspect an infestation, you need to find out what pest is eating the fabrics in your home. You need to make sure whether it is, in fact, a clothes moth doing the damage, and not some other pest such as a mouse. Here are some signs to watch for.
- Adults mean babies
This is something to remember. If you see adult moths flying about, then there are definitely going to be nests and eggs and larvae somewhere in your home. And the adults are not the ones who do damage…it is their caterpillars that are munching holes in everything! Moths breed quickly and hatch hundreds of eggs in their lifetime, meaning that there is going to be a serious infestation in no time. If you see several adult moths, you’re going to want to find out more about how a moth control expert can help you.
- Check the wardrobes and clothing for nests
Like most pests, moths love to hide out where you’re not going to be able to find them. As such, make sure you go through those old boxes of clothing, stuffed animals, blankets, things lurking forgotten at the back of the wardrobe, and see if you can find any nests. The sooner you find them, the sooner you can eliminate the problem.
- Do hole inspections in all fabrics
Moths love fabrics of all kinds, so check for tell-tale holes in every inch of every piece of fabric. Particular favourites of clothes moths are silk, wool, cashmere, and anything made with with natural fibres. These items are a good place to start for sure, but, check it all out.
- See if you can spot the larvae
If you see those little white, wiggly case bearing larvae, these are the real problem for you. So, try to scope them out and deal with them as best you can before calling in a professional to help you get rid of the problem from the inside, out.
If you spot all of these things, then you have definitely got a potentially serious clothes moth infestation on your hands. Ask a local pest company for advice, or simply call a professional to come and take a look at your home and put together a treatment plan for you.
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