Moth Extermination - Pest Control Berkeley
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Moths are very curious creatures and are an often forgotten but very irritating pest. Moths are a very common devastating agricultural pest as they have the potential to wipe out fields and fields of valuable crops. They are also known to mutilate your closet leaving you with nothing to wear but holey rags. Moths have two pairs of wings and large eyes. They vary greatly in size however most moths are under 2 cm in wingspan.
Moths have an enormous variety of color schemes. The area you are finding moths in your home or business will determine the type of moth you are dealing with. You could be dealing with food eating moths in your pantry or kitchen or in your bedroom or closet you could encounter fabric eating moths. Or you could be experiencing moths that can eat both your food and your clothing. Moth's have a dark place in ancient folklore and their appearance has been told to bring death and destruction wherever they go. Call Pest Control Berkeley (510) 900-8593 and our professional moth exterminators will eradicate these foul creatures from your midst! If you suspect you may have a moth infestation look for the signs moths have been through:
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If you see full grown moths in your home don't be satisfied if you kill a few and don't see any more your problem has certainly been solved yet. If there are fully mature moths present there certainly are eggs all over the place. Moth larvae actually cause more damage than full grown moths. Moth larvae will consume almost any blended and stained fabric.
Moths are very comfortable in dark warm places for this reason you should inspect your closet frequently and air out your clothes while looking for signs of moth larvae. Many people find out their closets have been invaded when they pull out their winter clothing in late fall after it has been in storage since spring. If your closet was not well ventilated and is prone to building up heat pockets you may find your problem is very progressed with larvae very numerous throughout all your winter clothing.
If the presence of moths is a new problem for you, moths were probably introduced to your home through infested foods, plants, or on your clothing. Once they get in if they are able to lay eggs in your pantry or closet your problem will persist! To get rid of those destructive moths once and for all our adept moth exterminators will assess your situation and deliver the deadly blow!
It's also important to make sure that the conditions that allowed a moth infestation in the first place are not permitted to continue. Make sure to not allow any moisture be present near any of your clothing or food storage. Make sure your home is not kept at a humidity above 70%. It should actually be closer to 50% for ideal anti-moth conditions. Any clothing that was affected by moth larvae can put them in a plastic bag, remove the air from the bag and placed in the freezer for four days. The cold will kill any moth eggs that may have been present in the clothing.
Don't forget to inspect all food that comes into your home or business. It is very common for bulk food items such as grains, nuts, or pet food to have moth eggs on them when you bring them in. After inspection ensure all food is kept in very tightly sealed airtight containers. Don't put half-full boxes and bags back in the pantry instead place all unused portions into seal-able airtight containers.
It is important to ensure your sink is not providing a humid environment with any leaking on its underside. Also make sure your pantry is well ventilated to prevent air stagnation and moisture buildup.
Stop those little varmints from flying around the dark reaches of your home. Stop the damage before it gets out of control! Warning do not attempt to use conventional pesticides on a moth infestation, to do so would only litter your bedroom, closet, or pantry with chemicals that can be harmful to humans and pets and do very little to hurt the intended target.
Moths are very comfortable in dark warm places for this reason you should inspect your closet frequently and air out your clothes while looking for signs of moth larvae. Many people find out their closets have been invaded when they pull out their winter clothing in late fall after it has been in storage since spring. If your closet was not well ventilated and is prone to building up heat pockets you may find your problem is very progressed with larvae very numerous throughout all your winter clothing.
If the presence of moths is a new problem for you, moths were probably introduced to your home through infested foods, plants, or on your clothing. Once they get in if they are able to lay eggs in your pantry or closet your problem will persist! To get rid of those destructive moths once and for all our adept moth exterminators will assess your situation and deliver the deadly blow!
It's also important to make sure that the conditions that allowed a moth infestation in the first place are not permitted to continue. Make sure to not allow any moisture be present near any of your clothing or food storage. Make sure your home is not kept at a humidity above 70%. It should actually be closer to 50% for ideal anti-moth conditions. Any clothing that was affected by moth larvae can put them in a plastic bag, remove the air from the bag and placed in the freezer for four days. The cold will kill any moth eggs that may have been present in the clothing.
Don't forget to inspect all food that comes into your home or business. It is very common for bulk food items such as grains, nuts, or pet food to have moth eggs on them when you bring them in. After inspection ensure all food is kept in very tightly sealed airtight containers. Don't put half-full boxes and bags back in the pantry instead place all unused portions into seal-able airtight containers.
It is important to ensure your sink is not providing a humid environment with any leaking on its underside. Also make sure your pantry is well ventilated to prevent air stagnation and moisture buildup.
Stop those little varmints from flying around the dark reaches of your home. Stop the damage before it gets out of control! Warning do not attempt to use conventional pesticides on a moth infestation, to do so would only litter your bedroom, closet, or pantry with chemicals that can be harmful to humans and pets and do very little to hurt the intended target.