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Moths in the GTA
Although there are several types of moths found across the world, only two of them cause adverse effects indoors. Indian Meal moths are small in size and have a reddish-brown body coat, while Webbing Clothes moths have a gold or buff colour with reddish-gold hair near the wings and head. Advantage Pest Control can identify and exterminate moths that have infested your home or office space. We serve residential and commercial clients in Whitby, Scarborough, North York, Toronto, and surrounding areas. Contact us to book a service.
Preventing a Moth Infestation
Detecting moths is quite easy. You won’t miss moths fluttering around your indoor areas easily. The adult moths do not pose much of a threat as they feed solely on nectar. The larvae are dangerous as they feed on grain and fabrics. Because of this, detecting adult moths could mean there are countless eggs of larvae around your home.
The best way to prevent a moth infestation is to keep your surroundings clean and free of food bits and other waste. To get rid of larvae you should steam clean your furniture. Hiring professionals like the exterminators at Advantage Pest Control can solve your moth problems and help you keep them from returning in numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. How many eggs will the common cockroach lay in one batch? I have just found a dead cockroach with one egg sack.A. The female will lay up to forty eggs at one time. Some species will mate only once and they will remain pregnant for the rest of their lives. Adults will live for an average of eight to fifteen months. Cockroaches reproduce on an average of four times per year.
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Q. What attracts cockroaches?A. Cockroaches are attracted to food, water, warmth, and shelter. They will eat anything and are particularly attracted to starchy foodstuffs.
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Q. When are cockroaches most common?A. Cockroaches are active year-round.
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Q. When am I most likely to see cockroaches?A. Cockroaches are nocturnal and are most active at night. Any sudden light will cause them to scurry for shelter.
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Q. Are cockroaches only found under unclean conditions?A. No. They can be found under the cleanest conditions, whenever food and warmth are present. For this reason they are a major problem in hospitals, hotels, restaurants, bakeries, butcher shops, multi-unit residences and homes. Their habitat is around sinks, behind stoves and refrigerators, in drains and cracks.
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Q. Do cockroaches cause damage?A. No. The presence of cockroaches is not normally associated with damage to buildings or vegetation.
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Q. Are cockroaches hazardous to humans?A. Yes, Cockroaches are second only to house flies in spreading disease. Because of their movements through various habitats, including refuse heaps and sewers, they are capable of transmitting disease to man, including salmonella bacteria (food poisoning), polio and many forms of viruses.
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Q. Do cockroaches die off in the cold months?A. No. These are hardy and very adaptable insects are primarily Indoor pests and infestations are not affected by temperature..
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Q. Can I do anything to prevent a cockroach infestation?A. Although little can be done to prevent an infestation, the Practice of good sanitation and the elimination of accessible food are ways to minimize the extent of the infestation. Careful inspection of produce or packages entering the building can help prevent cockroaches from establishing themselves in your building.
