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<p>Critterkill make bed bug eradication and treatment super-easy. Buy <strong>everything you need to easily treat and re-treat a home bed bug infestation yourself </strong>with Critterkill's simple 3-step complete bed bug control process.</p>
<p><strong>1) Clear &amp; Spray   2) Smoke 'em Out   3) Monitor &amp; re-Treat</strong></p>
<p>Critterkill's unique <strong>HSE-approved</strong> product formulation and combination guarantees to easily and safely rid you of your bed bug problem when used as recommended. Cypermethrin spray provides instant bed bug killing power, Permethrin smoke generators make sure the job's done and our famous Critterkill sticky traps monitor the situation.</p>
<p>A re-treatment 7-10 days later will <strong>guarantee the job is complete and that you're 100% free from bed bugs</strong>.</p>
<p>At Critterkill, we realise that a bed bug infestation can be very distressing time which is why we're always here to help and support you. Please call our friendly support team on <a href="tel: 08003285708">0800 328 5708</a></p>
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<p><strong>1) Clear &amp; Spray   2) Smoke 'em Out   3) Monitor &amp; Re-Treat</strong></p>
<p>CritterKill's unique <strong>HSE-approved</strong> product formulation ensures a safe and effective solution for eliminating fleas. Our Cypermethrin spray provides instant flea-killing power, Permethrin smoke bombs reach hidden areas, and CritterKill sticky traps help monitor the infestation.</p>
<p>A re-treatment 7–10 days later will <strong>ensure the infestation is completely eliminated</strong> and your home is 100% flea-free.</p>
<p>At CritterKill, we understand that a flea infestation can be stressful, which is why our friendly support team is always available to help. Call us on <a href="tel:08003285708">0800 328 5708</a>.</p>
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<h2>About</h2>
<h3>Know your enemy</h3>
<p>Fleas are a common pest, especially in a home with a pet&nbsp;cat or dog, so it is not unusual to have a problem with them from time to time. Understanding more about fleas and their life cycle will help greatly in effectively eradicating them from the&nbsp;home.</p>
<p>The flea life cycle has four stages: egg, larvae pupa and adult. Fleas can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to many months to reach the adult stage depending on conditions. An adult female flea can lay 40 eggs a day (that’s 2,000 eggs in one fleas lifetime!) meaning that flea infestations can quickly get out of control.</p>
<p>Fleas need warm and humid conditions to thrive. To develop and survive fleas need humidity of 50% + and temperatures between 13 – 34°C. This is why fleas are less of a pest in winter and start to become a problem&nbsp;in spring!&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW</strong></p>
<p>Fleas can jump up to 20 cm high. That’s 150 times its own height.</p>
<p>Fleas only spend one quarter of their life on the host animal. This means that effective treatment must be applied to the whole affected home to treat the infestation completely. Fleas can also survive a long time without a food source to it is wise to treat all rooms of the&nbsp;house, even if pets may not have been in there for a while.</p>
<p>Fleas are a known spreader of disease so it is important for the health reasons that infestations are dealt with quickly.</p>
<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW</strong></p>
<p>The cat fleas is the most common flea in the world, most fleas found on dogs are actually cat fleas!</p>
<p><img src="{{media url=&quot;wysiwyg/critterkill/flea-life-cycle-01.png&quot;}}" alt="flea lifecycle fleas" width="700px"></p>
<h2>How to Identify</h2>
<h3>How to Spot Fleas</h3>
<p>Adult fleas are around 1-2 mm long and reddish brown in colour. They are very flat insects making them hard to spot in an animal’s fur. Quite often the first signs of fleas are pets scratching more often than usual or noticing bites on yourself, especially around the ankles.</p>
<p>Look in the fur of pets to see if any fleas can be spotted, use a special flea comb which is designed to catch these thin insects. Another way to confirm if there is a flea infestation is to <a href="/product/sticky-insect-trap.html">lay down traps.</a> Adult fleas are attracted to light so if you can place a light near the trap soon fleas should be attracted, if you have them.</p>
<p><img src="{{media url=&quot;wysiwyg/critterkill/flea-infographics-95athome.png&quot;}}" alt="fleas" width="700px"></p>
<h2>How to Kill</h2>
<h3>How to kill fleas</h3>
<p>Because fleas only spend a small amount of their lifetime on their host (cat or dog) it is important to thoroughly treat all areas of your home.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="/product/critterkill-flea-bomb-15g-xl.html"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Critterkill Flea Smoke Bomb</span></strong></a></p>
<p>Critterkill smoke bombs are a great way to control and remove pests from inside your home. The insecticidal smoke from the smoke bombs&nbsp;will kill any insect on contact making them an ideal solution for large or difficult to reach areas.</p>
<p>Previously only for professional use, these smoke bombs are now available to the public. Ideal for use in the home, storage areas, commercial properties and small animal housing.</p>
<p>Please read all warnings, precautions and directions&nbsp;before using the <strong><a href="/product/critterkill-flea-bomb-15g-xl.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">smoke bomb</span></a>.</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/product/critterkill-flea-killer-spray-1-litre.html"><strong>Critterkill Flea Spray</strong></a></span></p>
<p>Spray them away with <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/product/critterkill-flea-killer-spray-1-litre.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Critterkill Flea Killer Spray</a>.</span></strong></p>
<p>APPLICATION: Thoroughly spray all hard surfaces around the flea infestation. Ensure that no areas are missed such as small cracks and crevices where fleas could be inhabiting. Generously apply at a ratio of around 50 ml of product per square meter upon surfaces, or spray short burst directly at fleas. Do NOT apply Critterkill Flea Killer Spray directly to pets.</p>
<h4>Vacuuming</h4>
<p>Spend some quality time with the&nbsp;vacuum cleaner. Vacuums are great for sucking up fleas in all stages of their life cycle. Not only that but vacuuming removes the fleas food source so that the larvae finds it harder to mature. Regular vacuuming can really help keep fleas at bay so try and do it as often as possible.</p>
<p>Fleas can lie dormant for a long time as eggs, and are roused into hatching by heat and vibrations. The vibrations of the vacuum cleaner should encourage fleas out, which is great for sucking up as many as possible!</p>
<p><strong>Top Tip:</strong> Always empty the vacuum cleaner as soon as you are finished, preferably into a sealed bag and into an outdoor bin. Otherwise fleas may just crawl back out of your vacuum cleaner!</p>
<p><strong>Vacuum all flooring;</strong> including carpets, rugs, vinyl and hard flooring. Pay special attention to skirting boards, nooks and crannies and try to get underneath furniture as well. Flea larvae dislikes light so will hide in dark areas.</p>
<p><strong>Vacuum furniture;</strong> vacuum sofas, including under cushions and in any seams. Any other soft furnishings should also be vacuumed i.e. armchairs, headboards and fabric covered bed bases.</p>
<h4>Washing</h4>
<p>Because we know that fleas cannot survive in temperatures above 35°C, a hot wash or cycle in the tumble dryer is a good way to kill fleas in clothes and bedding. Try to be systematic in treating washables so that clean clothes are kept sealed in bags until the house is treated, or uncleaned clothes are kept in sealed bags if the house has been treated.</p>
<h2>Monitoring and Prevention</h2>
<h3>Monitoring and prevention of fleas</h3>
<p>Monitor fleas by setting out <a href="/product/insect-sticky-trap-st11.html"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">traps</span></strong></a> for them. Adult fleas are attracted to light sources so if possible leave a light on overnight and inspect what you have caught in the morning.</p>
<p>Fleas are hard to eradicate in just one treatment so keep treating and cleaning until the problem is solved. Most pets spend time outside, meaning fleas can be re-introduced into the house. They can even be transported in on humans from long grass or other infested areas. Early detection makes killing fleas easier!</p>
<p>Keep up with vacuuming, at least once a week, and comb through pets fur. It is a good idea to keep this up through the seasons fleas like the best (spring and summer in the UK).</p>
<p style="font-size: 70%;"><strong><em>Sources:</em></strong> <a href="http://www.petmd.com/dog/parasites/evr_multi_understanding_the_flea_life_cycle">http://www.petmd.com/dog/parasites/evr_multi_understanding_the_flea_life_cycle</a> | <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_flea">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_flea</a></p>

How to Get Rid of Fleas

<h3>Know your enemy</h3>
<p><em>Cimex lectularius – the common bed bug</em></p>
<p>In the early 1940s bedbugs were nearly eradicated in the developed world, but since 1995 they are seeing a resurgence. This is due to a number of reasons including bed bug resistance to pesticides, bans on effective pesticides and increasing international travel.</p>
<p>They prefer to feed on human blood, although they have been known to feed on other animals as well. Bedbugs are nocturnal so will usually feed at night. Feeding can take from 3 – 12 minutes and takes place every 14 days. If bedbug bites become itchy antihistamines can help, a pharmacist should be able to recommend a treatment.</p>
<p>While it is distressing to find bedbugs they are not known as transmitters of disease. Bedbugs are not attracted to dirt or dirty people. They can be found in any type&nbsp;of home and are expert hitchhikers.</p>
<p>Bedbugs can live up to 12 months. In that time female bedbugs can lay 200-500 eggs. Bedbugs have several life stages: egg, nymph and adult. Bedbug eggs cannot be killed using any home treatment chemical. This means that at least two treatments of your home may be necessary as eggs present when you did the first treatment hatch.</p>
<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW</strong></p>
<p>Although called bed bugs, these pests do not live exclusively in beds. Bed bugs will happily travel 5 – 20 feet from where they can feed to their hiding place. This includes mattresses, bed frames, sofas, draws and cupboards, skirting boards and floorboards, cars, luggage and even electrical sockets and devices/appliances.</p>
<p><img src="{{media url=wysiwyg/critterkill/bed-bug-life-cycle-01.png}}" alt="bed bug lifecycle" width="700px"></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>How to Spot Bed Bugs</h3>
<p>Early detection and treatment of bedbugs makes eradicating them much easier. The larger an infestation gets the harder and more costly the treatment will become.</p>
<p>The best way to detect bedbugs is to look in areas where they could be hiding. It is a good idea to check for bedbugs at home when changing your sheets and also if you are staying away from home. It is useful to have a bright torch when looking for bedbugs.</p>
<p><strong>What to look out for:</strong></p>
<p>• Rusty stains on the sheets</p>
<p>• Bed bug excrement – a small, dark spot</p>
<p>• Eggs, eggshells and pale yellow nymph skins which are shed by juvenile bedbugs</p>
<p>• Live bed bugs – adult bed bugs are about the size of an apple pip</p>
<p>• A sign of bed bug infestation can be a smell of squashed raspberries or almonds in the room or around the mattress.</p>
<p><strong>Where to look:</strong></p>
<p>• The bed – a good place to start looking is around the bed. Check piping around the mattress edges, seams and labels sewn on to the mattress, the headboard and bed frame.</p>
<p>• Check draw joints, especially in bedside tables.</p>
<p>• Walls – check any gaps around the skirting board, under loose wallpaper or wall hangings.</p>
<p>• Sofas and chairs – check seams, frames and under cushions.</p>
<p>• Electrical receptacles and appliances</p>
<p>Bedbugs are about the width of a credit card, so they can hide in very small spaces, even in the head of a screw. If you can slide the edge of a credit card into a crack, a bedbug could be hiding there.</p>
<p>Sometimes the first sign of bedbugs is noticing bite marks on the skin. They look a bit like mosquito bites and are found on any skin that is exposed while sleeping. The bites are usually in a straight line. Everyone is effected differently by bedbug bites. While some people show almost no sign of being bitten others come up in painful rashes and blisters (part of an allergic reaction).</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div style="width: image width px; font-size: 70%; text-align: left; float: left;"><img style="padding-bottom: 0.5em;" src="{{media url=wysiwyg/critterkill/bed-bug-on-skin.jpg}}" alt="bed bug" width="400px"><br>Bed Bug. By Content Providers(s): CDC/ Harvard University, Dr. Gary Alpert; Dr. Harold Harlan; Richard Pollack. Photo Credit: Piotr Naskrecki [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons</div>
<div style="width: image width px; font-size: 70%; text-align: left;"><img style="padding-bottom: 0.5em;" src="{{media url=wysiwyg/critterkill/bed-bug-bites.jpg}}" alt="bed bug bites" width="400px"><br>Bed bug bites. By James Heilman, MD (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons</div>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>How to kill bed bugs</h3>
<p>Treating bedbugs properly is a long process which&nbsp;needs patience and persistence. Although chemical treatment is effective (such as smoke bombs and sprays),there are also secondary actions that&nbsp;should be taken to aid the process.</p>
<p>Early detection and treatment of bedbugs makes eradicating them much easier. The larger an infestation gets the harder and more costly the treatment will become.</p>
<p><strong>Preparation</strong></p>
<p>Check for signs of bedbugs in all rooms the&nbsp;house. Infestations can spread from room to room and it is important to treat every room that is affected. Bedbugs will crawl 5 meters to a regular food source, so make sure to&nbsp;check everything within a 5 meter radius of the bed, chairs or areas where the infestation could be centred.</p>
<p><strong>Treatment</strong></p>
<h4><a href="/product/critterkill-15g-bed-bug-bomb.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Critterkill Bed Bug Smoke Bomb</strong></span></a></h4>
<p>Critterkill bed bug bombs are a great way to control and remove pests from inside your home. The insecticidal smoke from the smoke bombs&nbsp;will kill any insect on contact making them an ideal solution for large or difficult to reach areas.</p>
<p>Previously only for professional use, these bed bug&nbsp;bombs are now available to the public. Ideal for use in the home, storage areas, commercial properties and small animal housing.</p>
<p>Please read all warnings, precautions and directions&nbsp;before using the <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/product/critterkill-15g-bed-bug-bomb.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">smoke bomb</a></span></strong>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h4><a href="/product/critterkill-bed-bug-killer-spray-1-litre-1.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Critterkill Bed Bug Spray</strong></a></h4>
<p>Spray them Away with <a href="/product/critterkill-bed-bug-killer-spray-1-litre-1.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Critterkill Bed Bug Killer Spray.</strong></span></a></p>
<p>APPLICATION: Thoroughly spray all hard surfaces around the bed bug&nbsp;infestation. Ensure that no areas are missed such as small cracks and&nbsp;crevices where bed bugs could be inhabiting.&nbsp;Generously apply at a ratio of around 50 ml of product per square meter upon&nbsp;surfaces, or spray short burst directly at bed bugs.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Secondary actions</strong></p>
<p>•&nbsp;Clothing and bed linen should not be treated with chemicals. Wash at 60°c or put in the dryer set to hot for 30 minutes</p>
<p>•&nbsp;Items that cannot be put in the dryer&nbsp;can be put in the freezer. Make sure the freezer is set to -18°C or colder and the items are left in the freezer for at least four days.</p>
<p>•&nbsp;Vacuuming can help to remove bugs (although you will not get the ones that are hiding). Make sure to vacuum crevices and seams in mattresses/furniture where bedbugs like to hide. Empty the vacuum as soon as you are done into a sealed bag and dispose of immediately.</p>
<p>•&nbsp;After treatment check for bedbugs at least every seven days.</p>
<p>• Treatment needs to be repeated at least twice to eradicate bedbugs. This is because the eggs are so resilient; they need to hatch before they can be killed.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h4>Safe and Effective Furnishing Removal: Avoiding Bed Bug Spread</h4>
<p>With the right treatment process you can save thousands and avoid replacing expensive furnishings. Carrying mattresses and other furniture out of an infected area poses a high risk of bed bugs dropping or falling off the item in other areas of the home. If you feel it is necessary to discard furniture completely, wrap the item using large wide stretch wrap usually found in the moving section of your local hardware store or inside air-tight plastic bags. Alternatively, using the resources already within the home or available at the local store, cling film can be used to help wrap and transport to a local waste site. Please be cautious that mattress bags have small holes and bed bugs will crawl out.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Monitoring and Prevention of&nbsp;Bed Bugs</h3>
<p>Prevention can be difficult as bed bugs can be easily transported without being noticed. Here are a few tips for reducing the chances of a bed bug infestation:</p>
<p>• Inspect mattresses regularly for signs of bedbugs, this is the area they are likely to show up in early on.</p>
<p>• Avoid buying second hand furniture, especially mattresses or beds. Any second hand furniture that is bought should be thoroughly inspected before being brought into the home.</p>
<p>• If using a shared washing machine/dryer area take clothes there in a plastic bag. Once washed clothes should then be put straight back into the bag to be folded at home. If taking bedbug infested clothes to the laundromat&nbsp;use a different&nbsp;bag to take your clean clothes back home.</p>
<p>• De-clutter your home. Reducing the hiding places for bugs will make them easier to spot and make any future treatments much easier.</p>
<p>•&nbsp;Monitor bed bugs with the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/product/insect-sticky-trap-st11.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Critterkill Sticky Insect Trap</a></strong></span></p>

<p style="font-size: 70%;"><strong><em>Sources:</em></strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed_bug"><em>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bed_bug </em></a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/how-find-bed-bugs"><em>https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/how-find-bed-bugs </em></a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/do-it-yourself-bed-bug-control"><em>https://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/do-it-yourself-bed-bug-control </em></a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bed-bugs/Pages/Introduction.aspx"><em>http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bed-bugs/Pages/Introduction.aspx</em></a></p>

How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs

<h3>Know your enemy</h3>
<p>
There are several species of moth in the UK which can cause damage to textiles and carpets. One thing that all these moths have in common is that the adult moths are not the ones that cause damage. Damage occurs when the moth larvae/ or caterpillars eat clothes fibres or use them to form cocoons. If adult moths are seen then that could mean that their fabric eating offspring are nearby.<br><br>

Moth caterpillars eat mostly natural fibres including wool, fur and feathers, silk, cashmere, even natural bristle brushes! Natural fibres contain keratin which is the moth’s main source of protein. If you see moths making holes in man made fibres it is likely they were just cutting through it to get to something tastier!<br><br>

Moths are attracted to clothes containing moisture, especially things like sweat, urine, spilled food etc. which can give them other nutrients as well as water.<br><br>

Although most active in the spring and summer, they can be seen all year round in warm houses.<br><br>
<img src="{{media url=wysiwyg/critterkill/moth-life-cycle-01.png}}" alt="moths moth mot lifecycle mol" width="700px"/>
</p>


<h3>How to Spot Moths</h3>
<p>There are a few things to look out for if there is a suspected moth problem:</p>
<ul>
<li>Holes in clothing, especially clothing made of natural fibres like wool, silk or fur.</li>
<li>Damage to carpets</li>
<li>Clothing looks dusty or discoloured and has a musty smell</li>
<li>Webbing in the wardrobe</li>
<li>Discarded cocoons made of a fibrous material</li>
</ul>

<p>If a moth infestation is suspected then it can be a good idea to set a trap. Set a sticky trap in the wardrobe and wait to see what gets stuck. Moths are attracted to fish oil, so adding a dab of this can increase the effectiveness of the trap.</p> 

<h3>How To Identify Common Moths</h3>

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<img src="{{media url=wysiwyg/critterkill/common-clothes-m.jpg}}" alt="common clothes moth" width="400px" /><br>
<small>Common Clothes Moth. By Olaf Leillinger (Own work) [CC BY-SA 2.5 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons</small>
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<h4>Common Clothes moth</h4><i>Tineola bisselliella</i>
<p>Turns from egg to adult in around 6 weeks. This can take up to 18 months if conditions are not right for the moth! Female moths lay eggs in clusters of 30-200 where they think there will be a supply of moisture and suitable food.
Larvae creamy white with a brown head, up to 10mm long.
Adults are 6-8mm long with strongly fringed straw coloured wings. Adults do not feed and avoid the light. The common clothes moth prefers to crawl rather than fly. Once adult moths have mated (male) or laid eggs (female) they will die.</p>
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<img src="https://cdn.test.bioboil.co.uk/unsafe/fit-in/x/center/middle/smart/filters:upscale():fill(white):quality(80)/media/.renditions/wysiwyg/critterkill/case-bearing-clothes-moth.jpg" alt="case bearing clothes moth" width="400px" /><br>
<small>Case Bearing Clothes Moth. ©entomart</small>
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<h4>Case-Bearing Clothes Moth</h4><i>Linea pellionella</i>
<p>Larvae are up to 10mm long and are a creamy white. Larvae weave a protective case from fibres or hairs, giving them their name.
Adults have silvery grey or shiny light brown, fringed wings with three darker, faint spots. They are 6-8mm long with a wingspan 9-16 mm.</p>
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<img src="https://cdn.test.bioboil.co.uk/unsafe/fit-in/x/center/middle/smart/filters:upscale():fill(white):quality(80)/media/.renditions/wysiwyg/critterkill/Brown-House-Moth.jpg" alt="brown house moth" width="400px" /><br>
<small>Brown House Moth. By Michael Kurz (http://www.nkis.info) [CC BY-SA 3.0 at], via Wikimedia Commons</small>
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<h4>Brown House Moth</h4><i>Hofmannophila pseudospretella</i>
<p>Larvae are up to 20mm long. Adults are mottled brown and are 8-14mm long.</p>
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<small>White Shouldered House Moth. Attribution: ©entomart</small>
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<h4>White Shouldered House Moth</h4><i>Endorses sarcitrella</i>
<p>Larvae are a cream colour with a red-brown head and up to 12mm long.
Adult white shouldered house moths have a white head and shoulder area with brown mottled wings.</p>
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<h3>How to kill moths</h3>
<h4>Catch them</h4>
<p>Place <a href="/insect-sticky-trap-st11.html"><b>traps</b></a> where moths are a problem. Add a dab of fish oil to the Critterkill insect traps, as moths are attracted to it. A good place to get some fish oil is from a tin of tuna or salmon.</p>

<h4>Killing Moths in the wardrobe</h4>
<p>Wash all clothes and textiles that can be put in the washing machine. This will get rid of any eggs that may have been laid on them. If possible also put the clothes through a hot dryer. Items that cannot be put in a clothes dryer can be put in the freezer for a few days which will also kill any eggs. Once the wardrobe is emptied out give it a good scrub. Moths eggs can be stuck to surfaces so a sponge scrubber is ideal for dislodging them (make sure it won’t damage your furniture though!) Really get in all the crevices and corners as this is where moths like to hide.</p>

<h4>Killing moths in the carpet</h4>
<p>Just like tackling fleas, vacuuming is a great weapon against moths. A high powered vacuum cleaner can suck up and kill moth eggs and larvae.</p>

<h4>Sprays & Smoke Bombs Treatment</h4>
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<li>Check for signs of moths in all rooms of the house. Infestations can spread from room to room and it is important to treat every room that is affected, all rooms in close proximity and preferably the whole house.</li>
<li>Hoover everywhere thoroughly and then remove contents from hoover out of the house. The vibration from the hoover can also start the hatching process which is very important as product does not kill eggs.</li>
<li>Remove and wash any bedding or soft furnishings on the hottest wash suitable.</li>
<li>Spray thoroughly paying extra attention to the dark corners and any cracks or holes. Once dry, proceed with the smoke bombs.</li>
<li>Do not hoover between treatments as this will remove the residue.</li>
<li>After 7 days, hoover and re-treat. Due to the life cycle and the fact that products are unable to penetrate the eggs/cocoons retreatment needs to applied. Continue until all signs of infestation have gone.</li>
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<h3>Monitoring and Prevention of Moths</h3>
<h4>Protecting Clothes From Moths</h4>
<p>Don’t hang up anything that has been worn in your wardrobe. Moths are very attracted to clothing that has food stains, bodily fluids such as sweat, or any kind of moisture. Certain clothes that cannot be washed can be brushed to dislodge any stow away moth eggs, or better yet be dry cleaned.
Protect items that are not used often, such as wool jumpers in the summer, in airtight containers. Vacuum sealed bags and plastic boxes with lids are ideal for this. You can buy special plastic bags to go over coat hangers which will protect your wool or delicate items when you are using them more often. Before storing clothes make sure there are no moths, larvae or eggs on them!</p>

<h4>Dry Them Out</h4>
<p>Moths like to lay eggs in warm, moist environments, so to discourage moths keep things dry and cool. Special dehumidifiers for wardrobes can be bought which may help the problem. If you can keep humidity in your home to 50% or lower it will discourage many insects, including moths.
You can keep track of humidity with a hygrometer. The air humidity in a whole home can be controlled by a dehumidifier. Modern dehumidifiers are cheap to run and one unit can serve the whole home.</p>

<h4>No Place to Hide</h4>
<p>Fill or cover as many hiding places as you can. Moths like to hide in any crevice they can find so sealing up gaps in skirting boards, floorboards and walls etc. can make it easier to spot and kill pests.</p>

<h4>Wood You Keep Out!</h4>
<p>Moths are repelled by cedar wood, and more specifically by cedar wood oil. Using cedar coat hangers, hanging cedar wood chips or putting blocks of it in you wool clothes pockets can deter moths from setting up home.</p>

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