About moths in Essex homes
Clothes moths and carpet moths have become a big problem in UK homes. It's the larvae that do the damage, eating wool, silk, cashmere and natural-fibre carpets, often in dark, undisturbed spots under beds and furniture.
Signs of moths
- Small, irregular holes in wool, cashmere or silk clothing
- Bare patches in carpets, usually under furniture or along edges
- Small beige moths that flutter rather than fly towards light
- Silky tubes or cases in wardrobes and carpet edges
How we treat moths
- Inspection to identify the species and hotspots
- Preparation guide for wardrobes, drawers and carpets
- Residual spray and/or smoke treatment of affected rooms
- Pheromone monitoring traps and a follow-up if needed
Carpet Moth Control prices
Priced by the number of rooms treated. Count every room that needs treating, including living rooms. No VAT to add. More than 9 rooms? Call us for a quote.
Whole-property moth treatment package
Have every room in your home treated and get a 3-month guarantee included as standard. If moths come back within 3 months, we'll come back and re-treat.
🎉 £50 off a second pest treatment on the same visit
Need two different pests treated? When both treatments are carried out on the same visit, you save £50 on the second one.
Quote code TWOPESTS when you book.
Carpet Moth Control: 5 frequently asked questions
Will the treatment harm my clothes or carpets?
No. The products are designed for use on carpets and soft furnishings. We'll tell you what to do with clothing before we arrive.
How many treatments do I need?
Most homes need one treatment followed by monitoring. Heavy infestations may need a second visit.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes. Every whole-property moth treatment comes with a 3-month guarantee as standard. If moths come back within 3 months, call us and we'll come back and re-treat.
How do I stop moths coming back?
Regular vacuuming under furniture, washing or freezing affected clothes and using pheromone traps all help. We'll give you a simple plan.
How should I prepare for moth treatment?
We'll send you a checklist. It usually means vacuuming carpets thoroughly, especially under furniture, and washing or bagging clothes from affected wardrobes.
Dangers of moths: 5 reasons to get them treated
- Moth larvae eat wool, cashmere, silk and fur, ruining clothing.
- They damage wool carpets and rugs, which are costly to replace.
- Infestations spread unnoticed between wardrobes, drawers and rooms.
- They can destroy stored items and family heirlooms.
- The larvae hide in dark, undisturbed places, so damage builds up before you notice.
5 interesting facts about moths
- Adult clothes moths don't eat. All the damage is done by the larvae.
- Unlike most moths, clothes moths avoid light.
- Moth larvae prefer fabrics with traces of sweat or food on them.
- A female clothes moth can lay dozens of eggs.
- Freezing clothes can kill moth eggs and larvae.
Carpet Moth Control near you
We provide moth control across Essex. Choose your town for local information:
- Carpet Moth Control Barking
- Carpet Moth Control Basildon
- Carpet Moth Control Benfleet
- Carpet Moth Control Billericay
- Carpet Moth Control Braintree
- Carpet Moth Control Brentwood
- Carpet Moth Control Canvey Island
- Carpet Moth Control Chelmsford
- Carpet Moth Control Chigwell
- Carpet Moth Control Clacton-on-Sea
- Carpet Moth Control Colchester
- Carpet Moth Control Dagenham
- Carpet Moth Control Epping
- Carpet Moth Control Grays
- Carpet Moth Control Great Dunmow
- Carpet Moth Control Halstead
- Carpet Moth Control Harlow
- Carpet Moth Control Hockley
- Carpet Moth Control Hornchurch
- Carpet Moth Control Ingatestone
- Carpet Moth Control Leigh-on-Sea
- Carpet Moth Control Loughton
- Carpet Moth Control Maldon
- Carpet Moth Control Rochford
- Carpet Moth Control Romford
- Carpet Moth Control Saffron Walden
- Carpet Moth Control South Woodham Ferrers
- Carpet Moth Control Southend-on-Sea
- Carpet Moth Control Stanford-le-Hope
- Carpet Moth Control Thurrock
- Carpet Moth Control Upminster
- Carpet Moth Control Waltham Abbey
- Carpet Moth Control Westcliff-on-Sea
- Carpet Moth Control Wickford
- Carpet Moth Control Witham
- Carpet Moth Control Woodford Green
Carpet Moth Control advice and guides
Signs of Clothes Moths and Carpet Moths in Your Home
Clothes moths rarely announce themselves. These are the physical signs to look for in wardrobes, on carpets and behind furniture.
Read the guide →Carpet Moth ControlHow to Get Rid of Moths in Wardrobes and Carpets
A step-by-step routine for clearing clothes moths from wardrobes and carpets, and an honest look at where home methods run out of road.
Read the guide →Carpet Moth ControlMoth Larvae Damage: What They Eat and Where They Hide
The grub, not the flying moth, does the damage. This is what larvae eat, which fabrics are safe, and the hiding places most people forget.
Read the guide →Carpet Moth ControlHow to Protect Clothes and Rugs From Moths
Moth prevention is mostly good housekeeping. Here are the storage and cleaning habits that make a home a poor target, and what deterrents can and cannot do.
Read the guide →Carpet Moth ControlMoths in the Home After a Move: Checks to Make
Moving shifts stored clothes, second-hand furniture and old carpets from place to place. Here is what to check before moths settle in.
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