Moth Infestation
Clothes moths damaging woollen clothing, carpets, or upholstery, with visible larvae or small holes appearing.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Moths laying eggs on natural fibres such as wool, silk, and cashmere
- 2Infrequently worn items stored without protection
- 3Warm, undisturbed areas like wardrobes and under furniture
How Urgent Is This?
This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Leaving it may allow the problem to worsen and cost more to repair.
What Needs to Be Done
A pest controller will identify the extent of the infestation, apply targeted treatment to affected areas, and advise on protecting garments and carpets going forward.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £85 – £225 | Materials: £19 – £68
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Store woolens in sealed bags or with cedar blocks. Vacuum under furniture and along carpet edges regularly. Wash or dry-clean items before long-term storage.
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Signs of mice such as droppings, gnaw marks, scratching noises at night, or shredded materials.
A wasp nest in the loft, eaves, or outbuilding, with wasps flying in and out and posing a sting risk.
Signs of rats in the garden such as burrows, droppings, gnaw marks on fences, or rats seen during the day.
Trails of ants marching across kitchen surfaces, around skirting boards, or near food storage areas.