The Moth belongs to a group of insects (related to butterflies) known as the Order Lepidoptera.
There are over 160,000 species of moth, most of which are nocturnal.
The most common types of Moth are:
Common Clothes Moth – Tineola bisselliella
The common clothes moth can be very destructive. They cause damage to clothing which is most commonly stored in dark areas.
Case-bearing Clothes Moth – Tinea pellionella
These are common textile pests, who’s larvae feed on keratin. They cause damage to natural fibres such as woollen carpets, rugs and also clothing.
For further details and information on treatments of these pest species, please contact P & P PEST CONTROL LTD on 01873 830204 or email us for free advice and/or a no obligation survey.