Moth Control & Management
Complete Maintenance Services provide a professional moth control & extermination service for business customers & individuals. You may be surprised to know that there are in excess of 2400 species of moth found in the UK, of these there are a few that can described as a nuisance including:-
Common CLothes Moth
The caterpillars of this moth are considered a serious pest, as they can derive nourishment from clothing – in particular wool, but many other natural fibers – and also, like most related species, from stored produce.
Brown House Moth
Probably originally native to Asia, the Brown House Moth has been introduced to other regions by human activity and is found almost worldwide today. It is often considered a pest due to the feeding activity of its caterpillars which include cereals and other seeds, potatoes, furs, textiles and dog biscuits.
The Oak Processionary Moth
The Oak Processionary moth caterpillars are pests in oak forests and pose a health hazard because of their poisonous hairs, with up to 63,000 pointed defensive bristles on a single caterpillar which contain an urticating toxin that may cause skin irritation and asthma. Infestations of this caterpillar were first found in several locations in London in 2006 and pose a significant health risk.
While most moths do not pose a significant health risk to humans, their larvae can cause severe damage to clothes, fabrics, furs, leather and carpets before large numbers of flying moths are seen. Minor infestations can easily be dealt with using DIY products, however, a severe infestation may require our help to deal with the issue. If you suspect you have an Oak Processionary Caterpillar nest, please do not attempt to deal with this yourself.
Why use Complete?
We have been successfully fulfilling pest control contracts for both commercial customers and individuals for almost 20 years and are committed to using humane pest control measures wherever possible. Where this is not possible, we use best practice guidelines with regard to the safe usage of rodenticides and / or other toxic substances we use as part of our pest control regime.
We are accredited members of the British Pest Control Association and as such you can be assured of a professional and courteous service from Complete Maintenance Services.
For more information regarding Pest Control in the UK, see our other main Pest Control website.