Some pest problems are seasonal. Clothes moths tend to do their damage in the spring, when their larvae hatch out in search of food. Rats and mice tend to enter houses for warmth in early winter. In some cases, however, unusual weather can cause problems at unexpected times. A particularly wet summer can bring rats into contact with people in big cities as water levels rise and the rats seek higher ground. If the sewers of London are flooded, the rats are forced to the surface.

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Most people think moths are annoying little pests, aimlessly loitering around the house, getting in the way of vital TV viewing and essential cooking for the family. But the real problem they indicate by lurking around your home is a lot more serious.

Think back to all those cosy cashmere jumpers and dresses you bought last winter to snuggle up in on cold London days, that expensive (but worth it) silk dress your daughter wore to her prom a couple of years ago, the beautiful fur trimmed...

One of the most frustrating moments can be when you find your prized cashmere sweater or most expensive silk garments severely damaged and spoiled by clothes moths. Moths are one of the most common pests found in households. They are extremely troublesome because not only do they destroy your clothes, but they are also very difficult to completely eliminate. Garments and items made of furs, wool, silk, and feathers are most susceptible to be attacked by moths.

Getting rid of clothes mot...