Moth Removal in South London & Essex Common or Webbing Clothes Moths (Tineola bisselliella) or Case-bearing Clothes Moth (Tinaea pellionella) Overview Webbing clothes moth is the most common fabric moth and are golden in colour with red/golden hairs on the head. Their wingspan is 0.5 of an inch and fringed also golden hairs and bodily range between 0.25-0.5 of an inch in length. Case making clothes moths are a similar size and look although they have darker brown wings and faint dark spots and hair on the head is lighter in colour.
Health Risks N/a
Damage to Property and Reputation Because moths are weak flyers these are not attracted to lights but instead are found in dark areas of wardrobes and drawers. Any building that has cracks and crevices will also be at risk clothes moth problems. Good maintenance and housekeeping practices are important.
How We Can Help You Help Yourself Quick Tips
Webbing and case bearing moths should not be confused with the common food and grain-infesting moths that are frequently seen flying around the house and near lights. By adopting good housekeeping practices, clothes moths can be controlled through periodic dry cleaning or laundering, proper storage, hoovering, freezing, heating, or fumigating with dry ice, trapping, or using an insecticide. Moths do not like humidity, so keeping this low will help. If you have treatment you will need to Wear socks or footwear for the next two days. Did You Know
Clothes moths only fly around where the infestation is found, and tend to flutter about rather than fly in a steady manner.
Indian Meal Moth (Plodia interpunctella) Overview The Indian meal moth is one of the most common and troublesome of moths. Adult moths are about 3/8 inch long when at rest with a 3/4-inch wingspan which are brick red and light grey. The head and thorax are red brown and the hind wings are grey.
Health Risks The larvae infest a wide variety of plant-based food products such as stored grains, flour, nuts, dried fruits, powdered milk, sweets, chilli pepper, fish-food, dry dog and cat food, seeds, and chocolate.
Damage to Property and Reputation The main issue will be the kitchen and food preparation areas. All foods including pet foods and seeds must be checked. Do not overlook unopened cellophane wrapped products as they can be found in these too. You will need to throw away all infested products and remove all food, food containers and utensils from the infested areas and clean thoroughly, by hoovering and then with hot soapy water. Cracks and crevices should be filled.
How We Can Help You Help Yourself Quick Tips
By adopting good housekeeping practices, clothes moths can be controlled through periodic dry cleaning or laundering, proper storage, hoovering, freezing, heating, or fumigating with dry ice, trapping, or using an insecticide. Moths do not like humidity, so keeping this low will help. If you have treatment you will need to Wear socks or footwear for the next two days. Did You Know
Each female can lay between 200-400 eggs over a period of 1-18 days. It can take up to three treatments to remove moths.
