MothKill Pest Control Advice & Guides
Welcome to the MothKill pest control knowledge hub, where we share practical advice based on our experience treating clothes moths, carpet beetles and bed bugs in homes and properties across the UK.
Our guides cover everything from identifying an infestation and understanding insect lifecycles to comparing DIY treatments with professional pest control. We also explain how professional heat treatment works, why some treatments fail, how to prepare your property and what you can do to reduce the risk of pests returning.
MothKill specialises in high-performance pest heat treatment using professional heating equipment, air circulation and temperature monitoring. Browse our latest articles below for straightforward advice about bed bug treatment, clothes moth treatment, carpet beetle control and pest heat treatment in the UK.
Emergency Heat Treatment London
Emergency Heat Treatment London: The Fastest Way to Wipe Out Woken Up by Bites? Why Emergency Heat Treatment Is a London Essential You’re in London, you’re busy, and the last thing you need is bed bugs, moths or fleas taking over your home or business. Maybe you’ve: Found little blood spots on your sheets Seen…
Do Clothes Moth Eat Pet Hair?
Clothes moth larvae are opportunistic feeders that primarily target natural fibers rich in keratin—namely wool, silk, fur, and feathers. While their main attraction is to these nutrient-dense fibers, they can indeed chew on pet hair, especially when it’s soiled with oils or mixed with dander. In environments where pet hair accumulates on clothing or upholstery,…
Essential Oils for Moths
The Ultimate Guide to Using Essential Oils for Moths: Natural, Effective & Home-Friendly Solutions If you’ve discovered tiny holes in your favourite sweater or noticed small fluttering insects in the wardrobe, chances are you’re dealing with clothes moths. These pesky fabric destroyers can cause surprisingly expensive damage-but the good news is that nature provides powerful,…
How to Deal with a Clothes Moth Infestation
How to Deal with a Clothes Moth Infestation (Complete Guide) A clothes moth infestation can be deeply frustrating, costly, and surprisingly emotional-especially when favourite garments, heirlooms, or expensive wool items are damaged. Unfortunately, clothes moths are one of the most common household pests in the UK, and they often go unnoticed until significant harm has…
Treating Natural Fibre Clothing for Clothes Moth
When dealing with clothes moths on natural fiber garments—such as wool, cashmere, silk, and other delicate textiles—the treatment strategy must be both effective against the pests and gentle on the fabric. Here are some ideas that combine practical cleaning methods with natural deterrents: Inspection and Isolation: Begin by carefully inspecting your garments for signs of…
Clothes Moth and Listed Buildings
Listed buildings, particularly those with historic interiors and original fabric, are highly vulnerable to clothes moth infestations. The larvae of these moths feed on natural fibers such as wool, silk, and even taxidermied specimens. In historic houses, this can result in extensive damage to century-old carpets, tapestries, period clothing, and upholstered furniture. Such damage not…
Why Clothes Moths Like Lofts
Why Clothes Moths Love Lofts (And How to Stop Them Moving In) If you’ve been hearing tiny fluttery sounds above your head, noticing unexplained holes in clothes you stored away “just for a season,” or spotting little golden moths near your attic hatch, you’re not alone. Clothes moths absolutely love lofts – in fact, lofts…
Why Bed Bugs are Hard to Kill
Bed bugs have evolved into a remarkably resilient pest, and this makes many conventional insecticides far less effective than one might expect. Here are some of the key reasons: Genetic Resistance and Evolutionary Adaptation Over decades of repeated exposure to certain insecticides-especially pyrethroids-bed bug populations have undergone rapid evolutionary changes. Their fast reproduction…
Preparing for Insect Heat Treatment
GET A HEAT TREATMENT QUOTE Preparing for Insect Heat Treatment: The Complete Homeowner’s Checklist Getting ready for bed bug, clothes moth, carpet beetle or flea heat treatment? The better you prepare, the better your results. Professional insect heat treatment is one of the most effective ways to wipe out stubborn infestations in one go. Companies…