Clothes Moths & Fabric Pests

Clothes Moths – the cause of unsightly damage to clothes

A serious inconvenience, and the cause of many a ruined wardrobe. These pesky clothes moth creatures like to inhabit wardrobes, chests of drawers or cupboards and will feast on your favourite garments. Whilst they don’t cause any damage to humans, they show their troublesome side when you find moth bitten holes across that dress or suit that you’ve been saving for a special occasion.

Other areas that are particularly prone to Fabric pest infestations are underneath beds and behind bedside tables, especially in rooms that are not often used, and in storage areas like roof voids, lofts and attics.

Silverfish

These slippery creatures are renowned for causing damage to books, paper products and clothing – plus, they move particularly quickly and inhabit areas that are largely undisturbed (i.e. bookcases and boxes). They prefer dark, damp areas, and are able to climb smooth surfaces such as bath basins.

You can spot a silverfish quite easily – they are a silvery blue shade, and around a centimeter and a half in length. Their outer body is scaly, and they move in a way that resembles a fish – hence the name, silverfish.

Silverfish are able to survive for months without food – this is why they can be such a nuisance. The more food that is available to them, the more they will thrive – professional pest control is therefore encouraged.