Solutions to save your prized clothes from a moth infestation.
(prHWY.com) January 31, 2012 - London, United Kingdom -- Leading pest control specialists Terminex have devised a range of organic solutions which have proven to be effective for reducing the risks of a moth infestation. Based in Greater London, the professional pest control company have expert knowledge on how to eliminate the pesky clothes moth and how to avoid a re-infestation. Oh No!! Not my favourite jumper/dress!
There is nothing worse than opening up your cupboards or drawers to discover your favourite cashmere sweater or expensive woollen suit ruined by ravenous moths, which, although tiny, have the power to destroy your favourite and most expensive garments."Why my most expensive garments?" you may be asking. Silk, fine wool, anything made from natural fibres attracts these finicky; one could even say fashion conscious, pests who only like your finest fibres and fabrics.
How do I know I have clothes moths?
Unfortunately, you will not often realise that you have a
clothes moth infestation until you discover your moth-eaten clothes. But there are other signs, such as seeing clothes moths flying around your home, which you may initially mistake for regular moths.In order to recognise a clothes moth (also known as Tineola Bisselliella), it is important to note that they are roughly 5mm in length and a buff or yellowish-brown in colour. They prefer dark and undisturbed places where they will not be bothered and have a tendency to hide amongst clothes and furniture. They are very difficult to find, which means that not only can they be easily overlooked, but they are also extremely difficult to eradicate completely.
So if you see a moth that matches the description above, please take a look in your wardrobes, clothes drawers, and in the folds of any natural fabric furnishings (e.g. curtains and sofas) for any signs of damage or infestation. If you do find a problem, then it is important to act fast, as if you are lucky, you may be able to treat the problem before it becomes too serious.
Why are they so difficult to eradicate?
Firstly they are very difficult to find, hiding away in the crevices of your clothes, drawers and wardrobes. Attempting to catch the clothes moths that you see and killing them only deals with part of the problem, as most clothes moths rarely fly (especially the females who tend to run or hop in order to travel to their destinations). If you happen to see a clothes moth in the air, it is likely to be a male flying about in search of a mate. You may catch the male, but you will still have the female sitting in your clothes, laying eggs, which hatch into larvae which will feed on your clothes. So it is very important to kill the entire life cycle of the moth - the male, the female, the eggs, and the larvae - to prevent an infestation from recurring.
What can I do to stop these pests?
There are varying solutions available to you. Some you can do by yourself, and others, where persistent, or unresponsive to your own attempts, will require professional help. If you do call in the professionals, do be certain to enlist the help of true experts such as Terminex, who know their moths very well, as otherwise you may end up paying twice to sort out the problem.
There are a number of techniques you can try at home to remove a clothes moth infestation yourself:
1) Use deterrent scents to discourage moths from settling in your home. Cedarwood oils and other essential oils like lavender have been found to be successful. However, this technique tends to only work where there is no current infestation. If you already have an existing infestation, the moths are unlikely to fly away. In fact their flying abilities are actually rather limited and so they will tend to stay around.
2) Use non-pesticide organic sprays that do not actually kills the moths directly, but instead act as a desiccant which dries out the moth, thus preventing them from reproducing. The problem here is ensuring the spray is located by the moth, and as the spray is quite thick, it cannot easily find its way into all areas where the moths may be hiding.
3) Use insect monitors (e.g. pheromone traps) to both trap the males and also to ascertain the level of your infestation
4) Use a flying insect spray, and use it carefully, to target the areas of your home where you are experiencing problems. Unfortunately, the downside of many over the counter sprays is that they are not insect specific and may actually be more toxic to humans than the specialist sprays used by your specialist moth exterminator. The equipment used (a hand held spray can) may not be as effective as a commercial fine mist sprays, which tend to be better at penetrating difficult hard to reach areas.
Bring in the Professionals?
If you have tried all the options listed above and your infestation keeps recurring, then to preserve your clothes - not to mention your sanity - now is probably the best time to call in your local pest control experts to help provide guidance, advice and a course of treatments. A fully qualified entomologist is usually your best starting point and Russell Weston from Terminex Limited - is one of the industry's leading moth experts. Not only does Russell possess a degree in Entomology, but he also has over 30 years experience in the pest control industry. Russell is regularly called upon by top commercial fabric/clothing/carpet companies to provide advice and treatment. His detailed understanding of moths, and the advice he can offer, is an extremely valuable resource.
Russell is always happy to provide you with a FREE no obligation survey to help you find the best solution for your problem. Russell's advice is: "It is best to look at a range of measures to control moths, as by targeting the problem on several fronts, this greatly increases your chances of success". Russell also advises that there are now organic non-pesticide based sprays which are very effective at reducing the risk of a re-infestation. Here at Terminex, organic solutions are regularly used when treating our organic based clients, but these products are equally effective for domestic customers, especially when used as part of a combined treatment solution.
Why use Terminex Limited?
* Terminex's underlying business motto is: "We treat you, our customers, the way we like to be treated" Simple really!
* Terminex specialises in providing tailored and targeted solutions- this approach provides consistent and successful control over the medium to long term.
* Terminex genuinely cares about solving your problems. You will only return to us in future, and recommend us to your friends, if you feel we genuinely care.
* Terminex does NOT offer "quick fixes". Remember, your pests don't care about quick fixes and will return to infest you if you are tempted to take short cuts.
* Terminex is Tenacious!!! Your pests will be hard pushed to escape the tenacious attention to detail that your Terminex pest control technician offers. The technician will thoroughly investigate all possible causes of your problem.
* Terminex provides free proofing of your minor holes and gaps: all included as part of our regular price. No Hidden extras!
* Terminex uses its strong scientific knowledge and expertise to provide high quality service that minimises the impact on the environment and saves you money, as we work hard to reduce the use of unnecessary pesticides.
* Terminex provides a bonus scheme that rewards your technician for providing you with high quality service.
* Terminex rewards returning customers, so if you have used us before, we will always check our database to confirm this and offer discounts for your loyalty to us.
* By using Terminex, you will be assigned your own regular technician, who will be able to provide you with a friendly, consistent and efficient service. Your technician knows that high quality service to you = a happy client; and a happy client = enjoyable job satisfaction, plus rewards for maintaining high level of service.
So, if you are suffering a moth infestation, either within your home or at your business, Terminex Limited has an effective solution for you.
Contact Details:
Rachel Weston
Terminex Ltd
53 Gloucester Drive
London
N4 2LJ
United Kingdom
020 7503 8234
http://www.terminex.co.uk/
rachel@terminex.co.uk
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