🧼 With temperatures rising across the UK, so is the number of moth infestations in homes.

Clothes moths, carpet moths, and even pantry moths thrive in warm, undisturbed environments — making summer the perfect time for them to multiply.

🔍 What Causes Moth Infestations?

Warmer weather speeds up the life cycle of moths. At just 21°C, moth eggs can hatch in days, and larvae can destroy your wool, silk, and food items within weeks.

Common causes include:

• Unwashed or stored clothing
• Dark, undisturbed wardrobes and drawers
• Heated or poorly ventilated rooms

🧺 Types of Moths You May See

• Clothes Moths (Tineola bisselliella) – Target natural fibres like wool, silk, and fur
• Carpet Moths (Trichophaga tapetzella) – Found in carpets, rugs and upholstery
• Food Moths (Plodia interpunctella) – Infest dry foods like flour, cereal, and nuts

✅ How to Prevent Moth Infestation

1. Use pheromone moth traps to monitor and break the breeding cycle
2. Vacuum regularly, especially under furniture and along skirting boards
3. Wash and store clothes clean, especially seasonal items
4. Freeze or heat-treat suspect items to kill larvae
5. Use natural repellents like cedar, lavender, or essential oils

🛡️ Try Our Monitoring Traps

We offer non-toxic, easy-to-use clothes moth traps, carpet moth glue pads, and refill pheromone monitors — trusted by households across the UK.

🕒 Don’t Wait for Damage

Once moths have laid eggs, the damage begins fast. Take action now and keep your wardrobe, pantry, and carpets protected — before the infestation grows.