Moth Infestation In Hostel

We understood that it was imperative to attend the site immediately, as the problem needed to be dealt with before the moths infested all the rooms in the Hostel, as this would be disastrous for the Hostel.

Having established from Miss N that there was a very high turnover of backpackers to the Hostel, and it was likely that the moths had been bought in as they regularly checked the rooms for infestations to ensure these problems are managed, so it seemed this would be the reason for the infestation.  A Chemical treatment was required to room infested and any rooms nearby, including the corridors leading to the rooms.  A second fogging fumigation treatment was also carried out to destroy any airborne moths.

Due to the strength of the chemicals used once the treatments are carried out there should be no access to the area for a minimum of 3 hours.  Miss N managed the guests’ rooms that needed relocating, moving them away form the area so the treatment could be carried out safely.  The following day we contacted Mr W the Hostel Manager to ensure that the treatment had been successful, he confirmed that he had spoken to Miss N, and that the Hostel was now moth free and all guests compensated and moved back to their rooms to enjoy the rest if their holidays!