Clothes Moths: Signs, Larvae Damage & Moth Treatment
Professional moth treatment across South & West Yorkshire, 7 days a week.
Moth larvae eating your wool, cashmere and carpets? Apex treats every affected room.
BPCA certified · From £160 +VAT · Treats the larvae, not just the moths you see · No call-out fee · 7 days a week
At a Glance
- Service
- Moth Treatment
- Provider
- Apex Pest Control Ltd
- Locations
- Sheffield, Leeds, Rotherham & Barnsley
- Price from
- £160 + VAT
- Method
- Vacuum + residual insecticide — treats the larvae at source
- Credentials
- BPCA certified · £5M insured
It’s the Larvae — Not the Moths You See — That Do the Damage
Apex Pest Control Ltd provides professional moth treatment across South and West Yorkshire, and the key to clearing them is understanding which stage causes the harm.
The adult clothes moth does not feed — it is small, golden-buff, and tends to run rather than fly, hiding from the light. It is the larvae that eat wool, silk, fur, cashmere, carpets and clothes, leaving irregular holes and fine silken webbing behind.
Apex Pest Control Ltd treats the larvae where they live — in wardrobes, drawers, carpet edges and under furniture. The team reaches the corners, crevices and seams that a quick spray of the air never touches.
Moth Profile
Signs of Moths — and Why Mothballs Don’t Work
Apex Pest Control Ltd identifies moths from the damage and the larvae, because the adults are easy to miss. Pheromone traps only catch the adult males and shop sprays miss the eggs and larvae, so the damage keeps spreading — Apex’s survey-led treatment reaches every affected room, down to the larvae.
The signs
Irregular holes in wool, clothes, carpets and rugs; fine silken webbing or tubes on fabric; small moths running across a wardrobe; larval cases and shed skins.
Moths do not bite
Clothes moths and carpet moths pose no health risk and do not bite; the harm is damaged clothes, carpets and stored food.
Mothballs and sprays fall short
Mothballs are a weak, dated deterrent, shop sprays miss the cryptic larvae, and pheromone traps only monitor adults — they do not clear an infestation.
Clothes moth or pantry moth?
Clothes moths eat natural fibres, while pantry moths (Indian meal moths) infest dry food. Treating the wrong one wastes time, so Apex identifies the species first.
Why Use a Professional for Moths?
Apex Pest Control Ltd treats moths properly because the wrong approach leaves the larvae behind and the damage continues.
We treat where the larvae feed
A residual insecticide is applied to carpet edges, skirting and wardrobes, and the area is vacuumed thoroughly, reaching the larvae a surface spray misses.
The right moth, the right method
Clothes and carpet moths (textiles) and pantry moths (food) need different treatment; Apex identifies the group before starting.
A follow-up clears the eggs
Moth eggs hatch over time, so Apex Pest Control Ltd returns where needed to treat newly hatched larvae and confirm the infestation is gone.
Saving your clothes & textiles
Apex advises on heat, freezing, hot-washing or dry-cleaning affected items, so valuable wool and garments can often be saved rather than thrown away.
How Apex Pest Control Treats Moths
Apex Pest Control Ltd follows a proven, larva-focused process carried out by a BPCA-certified technician.
Survey & identify
The technician confirms the moth species (clothes/carpet moth or pantry moth, not a carpet beetle), finds the larvae and locates the source.
Vacuum & prepare
Thorough vacuuming of wardrobes, drawers, carpet edges and under furniture removes eggs, larvae and webbing before treatment.
Treat the harbourage
A residual insecticide is applied to carpet edges, skirting and affected areas; affected garments are treated by heat, freezing or hot-washing rather than spraying.
Monitor & follow up
Apex Pest Control Ltd uses pheromone monitoring and returns where needed to treat newly hatched larvae, then advises on storage and prevention.
Moth treatment from £160 plus VAT, with £35 per additional room and no call-out fee. The price is confirmed before any work begins.
What Our Customers Say
"Absolutely fantastic service. Tom came out the day I enquired, very professional and knowledgeable, and explained everything thoroughly. Highly recommend."
"Tony was very knowledgeable, professional and polite. He didn’t even need to carry out treatment — he advised me how to deal with the problem, which was very comforting. I strongly recommend them."
"A gem of a company — we have used them for around five years. Tony never overplays the treatment needed and gives very considered, knowledgeable advice."
Rated 4.9/5 from 110+ reviews across our Google (Sheffield & Barnsley) and Trustpilot profiles.
Transparent Pricing
How Much Does Moth Treatment Cost?
Fixed price, no call-out fee. We confirm the price before any work begins.
Prices from
£160
+ VAT · £35 per additional room · no call-out fee
- Survey and moth-species identification included
- Residual treatment to wardrobes, carpet edges and skirting
- Pheromone monitoring and follow-up where needed
- Advice on saving wool, clothes and textiles
Treatment for food businesses (pantry moth) and heritage collections is tailored — contact us for a free survey. Every job is quoted upfront, all plus VAT.
Why Choose Apex for Moth Treatment?
Apex Pest Control Ltd is a BPCA-certified, family-run Yorkshire business. Founder Tony Johnson has 40 years' experience, and every treatment targets the larvae and their harbourage, not just the moths you see flying.
BPCA Certified
Every technician holds current BPCA certification — the recognised UK standard for professional pest control.
From £160, Fixed Price
A fixed price from £160 plus VAT, confirmed before treatment, with £35 per additional room. No call-out fee.
Treats the Larvae at Source
Apex treats the wardrobes, carpet edges and under furniture where the moth larvae actually feed.
Correct Moth, Correct Method
Clothes moths and pantry moths need different treatment — Apex identifies the species and treats it the right way.
Available 7 Days a Week
Monday to Friday 08:00–19:00 and Saturday to Sunday 08:00–13:00.
£5M Public Liability
Fully insured to £5M public liability, so you are protected on every visit.
Where Do We Provide Moth Treatment?
Apex Pest Control Ltd covers South and West Yorkshire from four local offices. Choose your nearest area below for local availability, response times and area-specific advice.
Pantry Moths in a Kitchen or Food Business?
The Indian meal moth is a stored-product moth whose larvae feed inside dry foods and spin webbing through them, so the first step is finding and removing the infested products. Apex Pest Control Ltd treats pantry moths for kitchens, food businesses and retail across South and West Yorkshire, and treats clothes moths in museums and heritage textile collections.
Pest Intelligence
About Moths — Facts & Behaviour
A little moth biology explains why treating the larvae beats spraying the adults.
Moth Treatment — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often. If yours is not listed, call us on 0114 349 1098.
Get Rid of Moths for Good
Holes in your clothes or carpets? Apex Pest Control Ltd treats the moth larvae across South and West Yorkshire from £160 plus VAT, no call-out fee, 7 days a week — reaching the wardrobes and carpet edges a shop spray misses, so the damage stops at the source.