Holes in a jumper or a bald patch in the lounge carpet usually mean larvae, not the adult moths you see. We deal with both in Pudsey houses, old and newer.
Stone mill-town terraces in Pudsey tend to have thick walls, small bedrooms and cupboards that are packed to the door. That suits clothes moths, which like dark, still corners and natural fibres. A coat that has hung untouched since last winter, or a box of wool blankets in the back bedroom, is exactly the sort of place larvae feed unseen. Adults fluttering round the light are a late sign, so we look for webbing and grazed fibres first.
The inter-war and post-war estates between Leeds and Bradford raise a different question: where did the moths come from? Often it is something carried in, such as a second-hand wool rug, a relative's old coat or a bag of fleece from a house clearance. We trace that item, treat the surrounding carpet and furniture, and set out how to launder or freeze what can be saved. Quick fixes with sprays alone rarely reach larvae deep in the pile.
The holes themselves stay, but you can stop further damage. Wash at the temperature the label allows, or seal the item in a bag and freeze it for a few days, then check the rest of the cupboard. Anything that cannot be washed needs a careful look before it goes back.
Usually not. If larvae are feeding in the edges and under furniture, treating those areas and vacuuming thoroughly often resolves it, though badly eaten patches may be worth replacing. It depends on how far the feeding has spread. We advise after seeing the room, with no call-out charges.
Moth Removal across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Pudsey
Not every moth in the house eats fabric. Learn to recognise the small, pale species that do, what their larvae and damage look like and where they tend to hide.
Read the advice →Killing the odd flying moth does not save your woollens. To get rid of clothes moths you have to find the larvae, clean everything they can feed on and treat the places they hide.
Read the advice →Moth treatment is not a fixed-price job, because it depends on where the larvae are and how far they have spread. This guide explains what influences the cost and how to compare quotes.
Read the advice →Clothes moths do their harm quietly and out of sight. Knowing the signs helps you catch them before a favourite jumper or a valuable rug is ruined.
Read the advice →Clothes moths settle where fabric is left undisturbed and slightly soiled. A handful of storage habits and a regular clean make your home a much poorer place for them.
Read the advice →Washing, freezing and vacuuming solve many small moth problems. When moths keep returning or reach carpets and the roof space, a professional survey is usually the quicker route.
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A general walk-through of how a household clothes moth job usually runs, shown beside an illustrative image.
Read the walk-through →Thanks to everyone involved from initial phone call to job completion. Prompt service, polite and job completed within 1/2 hour. Would definitely use you again if ever needed. Thanks once again Bev GreenwoodBev Greenwood11 September 2018
Prompt,pleasant and knowledgeable staff member carried out the removal of 3 wasp infestation in 3 adjoining properties. He explained every step of the process. Very good value compaired to other quotes. JanetJanet Walsh11 September 2018
All fleas gone, good advise on petsBrian W15 October 2018
Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will come back to you. There are no call-out charges and surveys are free for homes and businesses.
