There are nearly 13,000 species of moths in North America and about 165,000 species in the world. In Calgary, AB, Cloth Moth, Indian Meal Moth and Mediterranean Flour Moth are found. Two clothes moths are common pests in Calgary, Alberta. They share similar in biology and economic importance. The webbing clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella), has a wingspread of about 12 mm and is pale yellow in colour. The larvae are white caterpillars about 12 mm long that spin fine silk over the area of their infestation.The case making clothes moth, (Tinea pellionella), also has a wingspread of about 12 mm and has greyish-yellow front wings which have a few somewhat darker patches present. The hind wings are a light colour. The larvae spin cases in which they live and later pupate. The adult lays eggs on food material for the larvae. This includes materials of animal origin such as wool, feathers, fur and hair as well as dead insects.Indian Meal Moth or Pantry Moth and Mediterranean Flour Moth contaminate the food and flour in which they reside. These insects are very troublesome in flour mills where the silk produced by the larvae will clog the milling machinery.
Technician will start by checking the exterior and interior of your home and properties for obvious entry ways for the moths and recommend repair options to close these holes. After that Technician will identify the species of moths and level of their infestation
Your Technician may use residual sprays or aerosol insecticides in accordance with approved instructions on the product label. Moth traps may also be used for monitoring of activity.
All treatments will be made with your safety in mind to ensure your health
If infestation is high and deep then we recommend a second
treatment after one month of the first treatment
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moths Extermination in Calgary
Where do moths get into the house? There are numbers of ways they can enter. Moths enter homes and properties through accessible entry points including unsealed windows. Buying of Infested grain foods is the main way of pantry moths’ introduction at your home.
What are the signs of cloths moths’ infestation? Once inside the home, moths lay eggs in dark and rarely disturbed areas where clothes or other textiles are stored. Clothes moths cause considerable damage to fabrics and other items containing materials of an origin. Rayon, cotton and linen are not attacked; and rarely silk. Signs of furrows, silky tunnels or trenches are found on wool products, including clothing, blankets and rugs and they are the clear signs of cloth moth infestation.
What are the signs of pantry moths’ infestation on food? These bugs are found near bright places where food is stored like groceries stores and restaurants. They infest and contaminate the food products by leaving skin and waste behind. And this is the typical sign of their infestation on food products.
How much does Pestica Green Pest Control charge for the control of moths? Our starting price to control all types of moths’ infestation is just $225 but it can be more depending upon the infestation level and the area of structure to be treated.
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