How We Control Clothes Moths
Contrary to their name, they don’t just eat feathers, fur, wool, and leather clothing. Certain species of moths can actually infest and eventually destroy your pantry. Once they know they have all the food they need, they can be hard to get rid of. If you weren’t that careful when you were storing your leather, fur, wool, or clothing with feathers on them and you notice holes, you may have clothes moths. And if you see moths in your clothes or fine rugs – they have already done irreparable damage since it’s the larvae that eats the fabrics. We can tent your home and fumigate to make sure you get down to zero so you can take the correct precautions next time and save your precious fabrics.
Western Fumigation Clothes Moth Control
Step One
Inspection
We will do a thorough inspection to see if your home needs tenting or if we can fumigate the infested items in a container.
Step Two
Fumigation
Whether it’s your whole home or the items we have identified, we will guard the fumigation 24/7 until it’s done.
Step Three
Re-Entry
Once we have completely confirmed it is safe for you to return, you can go back home knowing it will be free from clothes moths.
Quality, Safety & Security, Compliance
Our tenured, licensed, and experienced field teams take pride in their work. They are dedicated to doing it right the first time on every project. It allows us to guarantee our work every time. Let us do it for you the right way first. Our operational standards include measures that exceed regulatory requirements. We are the only fumigation company that guards our fumigation jobs 24/7 during operations and we don’t just leave when the tent comes off. We clear the home of any pesticides and then – and only then – is the job officially done. The safety and security of our employees and customers are paramount, freeing you from having to worry about it. Fumigation is one of the most regulated services. We take extensive measures to ensure we are compliant with the proper permits before we treat. We know the rules and regulations and for your safety and ours, we are committed to following each requirement to the “tee.” You don’t need to concern yourself – let us handle the clothes moths.
How Western Fumigation helps
Western Fumigation is committed to helping your home stay safe from pests – including clothes moths. Fumigation penetrates deep into the wood and any hiding spaces eliminating the pests and their larvae. For clothes moths, our fumigation services will be sure to take care of them for you – keeping your fabrics safe.
What do clothes moths look like?
Adults have silver grey/brown and gold-colored wings which are held close to the body. Both fore and hind wings have a fringe of hairs along the edges. The forewings are gold or brown with one large dark spot and two smaller dark spots, although these often rub off on older specimens. Unlike other moths, they shun the light and prefer your nice, dark closet which is why they are difficult to spot.
FAQS ABOUT MOTHS
What do moths eat
It depends on the moth. Pantry moths and Indian Meal moths feed on rice, grains, flour, pasta, cereals, dried fruits, spices, seeds, nuts, and other dried food. Pantry moth adults don’t feed but the larvae do eat fabric.
How to get rid of moths
A pest control professional can provide moth treatments and fumigation is the most effective way to completely eradicate them. If you decide to use moth-deterring balls, flakes, or crystals, be sure to carefully read and follow label directions as these are pesticides. Some of the products used in those types of DIY solutions can be hazardous if used incorrectly. Never scatter them in open closets or other areas where children or pets can reach them.
Do moths bite
Many adult moths don’t have mouths and are incapable of biting anything, much less you. Even for those that do feed, the adults have siphoning mouthparts to drink nectar rather than biting. They also don’t sting. However, many species of immature caterpillars can have a stinging defense.
How long do moths live
Most adult moths live for short periods, from a few days to a few weeks depending on the species, although moths that hibernate through the winter live for months. Often, the longer life stage of moths is the immature caterpillars that do most of the damage.
Are moths dangerous
Most urban and structural pest moths are not dangerous to you; but there are several where the caterpillars can have a defensive stinging mechanism. Mostly they are more dangerous to your fabric or dry goods!
Where do moths come from
Urban and structural moths often come from used furniture, clothing, and rolls of carpet which are common hiding places for moth larvae or eggs. Large bags of grain, flour, animal feed, and birdseed can also contain moth larvae or eggs. Several species are naturally found outdoors and can also enter homes through cracks, crevices, open doors, or open windows.
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