Recently there has been a huge increase in the number of calls we have received from people telling us that they have found moth and moth larvae in their curtains, nesting under their carpets, in their cupboards and storage and even in their food such as cereals and wheat grain.
There has been a substantial number of complaints about these moths being of a particular shape and size, which corresponds to the description of a clothes moth or a webbing moth. These creatures are called Tineola bisselliella and are normally between one to two centimeters in size when they are fully grown. Waltham Forest Pest control offers all methods of moth control and in all areas of waltham forest including Cann Hall, Chapel End, Chingford Green, Chingford Hatch, Chingford Mount, Endlebury Forest, Grove Green, Hale End, Hatch Lane, Higham Hill , Hoe Street, Larkswood, Leyton, Leytonstone, Walthamstow, Whipps Cross, Highams Park, Higham Hill, Markhouse, Walthamstow Central, and all other areas.
One resident of Waltham forest, Samir, called us to let us know that he has been waiting for the council to get back to him for three weeks and can no longer wait. He has found moths behind the curtains, in his clothing stores and in his cereals in the kitchen. We advised samir of preventative methods he should use and made an appointment to see him immediately. The moths were completely removed and within seven days we received a call telling us that we were the best pest control services the Khan family had since arriving in England fifteen years ago.
As they say prevention is better than the cure. Make sure that you clean your clothes before hanging them in your closet or in a closed dark area for long periods as moths need the moisture from the sweat or a spilled drink to be able to grow quicker. Their rate of growth is up to ten times faster when they have moisture and they can therefore cause severe damage over a few months over something small like spilling a drink on your coat.
There are also other practical steps to take. Vacuuming your house will remove the moths that hide underneath carpets and on floorboard and cupboards. Moth proofing can involve simple practical steps. There are many websites available which discuss different types of moth proofing and it is your discretion which to follow. Mothballs and insecticides are also recommended provided that you do not have children, as they are poisonous and can be fatal if consumed.
Lavender flowers and lavender oil are a good natural deterrent. Cedar wood and dried mint leaves also work well. You can for example place dried lavender flowers and add lavender oil to them periodically, place them in satchels and put them in your closet. You can also do the same but with mint leaves. Also cedar wood works. If you have cedar wood sheets available to buy then placing them inside your closet and adding oils to it on a regular basis will help prevent moths. I personally find that in my own home using natural remedies works best, is the cheapest remedy and is effective long term as chemicals can be very harmful as they emit toxins into the air which are not good especially during the cold winter months where the windows stay closed as it is chilly outside.
Have a good summer and remember to always catch up on pest control news at walthamforestpestcontrol.co.uk
