Silverfish, Moth and Other Insects

Silverfish Control

Bathrooms, kitchens, and attics are among the dark, moist areas that attract silverfish.

The adhesives present in books (paper), pictures, plaster, clothes, carpets, and other materials used in the home include starches and dextrin, which silverfish feed on. They will devour cotton, leather, linen, and silk, so your curtains, clothes, furniture, and rugs could all sustain damage from these incredibly destructive animals. They have an abdomen that tapers from wide at the head to thin at the tail, giving them a fish-like look, especially as they move around. They are from 13 to 25 mm long. They go by the names carpet sharks or fish moths. They normally have a lifespan of 2 to 8 years.

Why should you remove or treat silverfish?

• Can cause stains on clothing and furnishings.
• They can damage furnishings, clothings, books and photographs by creating small holes or notches. 
• They can also be found in unsealed dried food packets.
• While silverfish are not known to carry any diseases they can trigger allergic reactions in people with sensitive skin.
• Silverfish can be a result of damp issues and so looking for the cause of a silverfish infestation is important.

Moth infestation control

There are more than 4 major moth species in the UK that harm textiles like carpets, clothing, and soft furnishings.

The protein keratin, which is present in all natural fibres, is the protein that all species of textile moths are after. It may not be where you are currently noticing them or where they have already caused damage, but locating the infestation’s source is crucial. We discover that there is typically an underlying issue that has not yet been resolved. For instance, moth infestations might be caused by old carpets stored in attics.

Why use us for moth control?

• All moths, including the case-bearing clothes moth, webbing clothes moth, common clothes moth, and brown house moth are eradicated by our treatments.
• Finding moth nests and their food source is crucial for successful moth management. We’ll take care of the insects in the right way, effectively.
• Many businesses will just fix the problem areas quickly and inexpensively without addressing the source of the infestation or the eggs. Without knowing why an infestation exists in the first place, it is impossible to control it.
• We treat the property safely; for instance, it is risky to spray clothes, so we advise against doing so in order to kill any eggs or larvae that may be present.
• Each of our technicians has a job and has received training in efficient moth fumigation.

Woodworm treatment

We offer effective guaranteed treatments

Both residential and commercial structures require structural timbers, which must be safeguarded from beetle attack and deterioration to prevent the structure from being jeopardised. For us to be able to offer a full report & quotation with supporting photographs for corrective work, our specialised operative will thoroughly survey the inside and outside of the building.This will then be sent through to you.

PGH® Pest Control Colchester surveys are carried out by internal PCA-certified professionals to make sure you are completely aware of any woodworm concerns a building may have, as well as any related issues such as wood rot or moisture difficulties.

Correct woodworm control is vital

Since there are numerous methods available to address various conditions, and timber types, using the correct method is essential.

A normal spray is the technique that is most frequently applied wrongly to treat and manage woodworm. It is very advised to only hire companies that specialise in treating wood. Large dimensional timbers, for instance, cannot be effectively controlled by spraying; instead, you would require an injection treatment or a paste on treatment that has a considerably better penetration rate.

We use

• Injection in to timbers
• Specialist pumps
• Paste on gels
• Bat friendly treatments
• Woodworm treatment equipment for listed buildings

We are able to cure the wood appropriately and guarantee treatment since we apply our specialised technologies.

In order to ensure that the treatment penetrates deeply into the wood, we either sand the timbers or remove the frass (a byproduct of the woodworm). After that, we apply a specialised woodworm treatment to the timbers.

Ladybird 

In the UK, ladybirds come in a variety of species. The Far Eastern Harlequin Ladybird, which is not a native of our nation, has begun to establish itself in the UK.

Ladybirds are normally not a problem, but having a lot of them in your building can be annoying.

Ladybirds can release an unpleasant-smelling liquid that can stain clothing.

If you have an infestation, give us a call, and we’ll suggest the best course of action.

Why use us for ladybird control?

• Finding nests and their food source is crucial for successful insect control. We’ll take care of the insects in the right way, effectively.
• Many companies will just treat the areas quickly & cheaply, and do nothing to combat the eggs or source of infestation. It is impossible to control infestations without knowing why they are there in the first place.
• We treat the property safely.
• All of our professionals are engaged full-time and qualified to perform efficient carpet beetle fumigation.

Carpet beetle control

In the UK, carpet beetles wreak havoc on soft furnishings, clothing, and other materials.

A species of insect known as a carpet beetle consumes the protein keratin, which is present in all natural fibres. It may not be where you are currently noticing them or where they have already caused damage, but locating the infestation’s source is crucial. We discover that there is typically an underlying issue that has not yet been resolved. For instance, old carpets kept in attics may be the cause of bird nests or carpet beetle infestations in the structure.

Why use us for carpet beetle control?

• All carpet bugs are killed by our treatments.
• Finding beetle nests and their food source is crucial for successful insect control. We’ll take care of the insects in the right way, effectively.
• Many companies will just treat the areas quickly & cheaply, and do nothing to combat the eggs or source of infestation. It is impossible to control infestations without knowing why they are there in the first place.
• We treat the property safely, for example, it is dangerous for clothes to be sprayed so instead we would recommend these be extremely cooled to kill eggs and larvae on them.
• All of our professionals are engaged full-time and qualified to perform efficient carpet beetle fumigation.