Moths

The majority of moths found are harmless, however a few are seen as pests due to the damage their larvae cause to materials, textiles and stored food products. Unlike some other pests, moths pose you no health risks as they do not transmit diseases. Moths hold a vital role within our wildlife ecosystem.

Moths in your house or business?

Once inside your home some moths – such as Clothes Moths or Carpet Moths can severely damage natural fibres (such as wool, silk or cotton) in carpets, clothes, fabrics, fur and even leather items. Moth caterpillars cause the damage by eating the protein (keratin) found in natural materials. This potentially puts your delicate items at particular risk of damage, especially if they are left stored in draws, wardrobes or under the bed for long periods of time.

If you think you may have an infestation Contact Us quickly, so treatment of the moths and their larvae can begin, as left unchecked the problem can swiftly spread to other areas of your property.

Signs of a Moth Infestation

The presence of moths in your home can be frustrating. Not just because of the damage they can cause, but it’s likely to be damage to clothes, textiles and fabric that you may have an emotional attachment to – nobody wants to find damage on their carefully stored wedding dress, or holes in a quilted throw handed down from a beloved grandmother. The damage these pests can cause to carpets, curtains and upholstery can also become very costly.

Signs of a Moth Problem

The first thing most people notice is the damage caused to clothes, fabrics or carpets but there are other indicators of a moth infestation:

Small maggot like larvae (moth caterpillars)
Silken tubes or ‘cases’ in which the moth larvae live
Pupae (silk cocoons) from which larvae eventually emerge as adult moths
Adult moths that are often crawling rather than flying

Another cause of carpet or fur damage can be fur or carpet beetles rather than moths. These textile beetles along with house moths are often referred to as textile pests.

FACT: Fear of moths is called Mottephobia

Do it the Right Way - Call our Experts

Our local EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) certified Technicians offer methods of pest control that are targeted to eliminate specific pest species. They can solve the problem quickly and, needless to say, they’re perfectly safe for your family and pets. Call Pest-off on 057 099 0000. A sales agent will call back to you within 24 hours to arrange for a pest control that’s tailored to your specific problem.

1. Call

Our sales and commercial team will get in touch between the hours of 8am – 5pm

2. Assessment

Our team of experts will schedule a survey of your property at your convenience.

3. Solutions

Our team will provide solutions tailored to your pest control problems. All our solutions are environmentally, child & pest friendly.

4. Aftercare

Our team offer range of aftercare services to ensure those irritating pests do not return.