Freeze Treatment for Moths & Bed Bugs | Collection Service
Freeze Treatment for Moths & Bed Bugs (Door‑to‑Door Collection)
Chemical-free pest treatment for valuable, bulky items.
We help private clients, auction houses, local authorities, galleries, and museums eradicate carpet/clothes moths (Tineola bisselliella, Tinea pellionella) and bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) using deep‑freeze treatment, either on-site with a rental freezer or off-site at our warehouse.
Two service options:
A. Off-site: We collect, freeze, and return items door-to-door. This is our most popular option.
- Fixed price (Dublin): €1,500 — includes transport
B. On-site: We deliver a large rental deep freezer to your property.
- Treatment window: held at −25 °C for 7 days to target all life stages (eggs, larvae/nymphs, adults).
What we treat
- Textiles & soft furnishings: carpets, rugs, tapestries, curtains, blankets, costumes, fashion archives
- Upholstered furniture: sofas, armchairs, ottomans, headboards
- Collections & mixed lots: estate consignments, gallery stock, museum quarantine items, auction lots
- Conservation-friendly IPM: freezing is residue-free and widely used by heritage institutions.
How it works
Option A — Collect → Treat → Return
If you don’t have space for a large commercial freezer at your property, our team can collect your items, freeze-treat them, and return them.
- Collection: we collect directly from homes, galleries, museums and auction rooms.
- Freeze treatment: items are stored at −25 °C for 7 days in our secure facility.
- Return: we deliver back to you, ready to reinstall.
Option B — On-site rental freezer
If you prefer to freeze treat the items at your property, we can build a temporary walk-in freezer inside or out.
- Deliver & position: We place a professional deep‑freeze unit at your address, a large walk-in room measuring 4 metres long by 2 metres wide. Plugging in to a 13amp domestic power socket.
- Load & secure: Items are loaded, and the unit is locked for security.
- Treat: Unit maintains −25 °C for 7 days.
- Sign‑off: We unlock and remove the freezer when treatment is complete.
Signs you may need treatment
- Holes in wool/cashmere garments; threadbare patches along carpet edges or under furniture
- Silky webbing or larval cases in wardrobes, drawers, or beneath sofas
- Live adult moths near textiles
- Bed bug spotting, shed skins or bites associated with beds or upholstery
Why choose our service
- Chemical‑free & fabric‑safe — suitable for wool, silk, cashmere, feathers and most blends
- Door‑to‑door handling for bulky, high‑value pieces
- Security-minded process — locked units and controlled access
- Clear pricing — €1,500 fixed rate for Southern England addresses; same price for multi-item projects, additional expenses such as ULEZ / congestion charge/waiting charge may apply.
Preparation & aftercare
- Before: light clean surfaces; we’ll advise on wrapping/bagging to control moisture; label items.
- After: vacuum treated rooms and wardrobes; store clean textiles in airtight containers; use traps/cedar; schedule periodic checks.
Who we serve
Private households & collectors · Auction houses (pre‑sale lots, estates)· Galleries & museums (incoming loans, quarantine, storage rotations)· Interior designers & heritage properties
Areas we cover
Rapid coverage throughout Ireland, Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Derry, Londonderry, Newtownabbey, Bangor, Waterford and Donegal.
For other regions, please enquire.
FAQs
Does freezing kill eggs as well as adults?
Yes. Maintaining −25°C for 7 days is highly effective against eggs, larvae/nymphs and adults for moths and bed bugs.
Will freezing damage my items?
Most textiles and upholstered furniture can withstand freezing temperatures well. We manage packing and slow re-acclimatisation to prevent condensation and thermal stress.
Can items stay on my premises?
Yes—choose the on-site rental freezer option so items never leave your property.
How big/awkward can items be?
We regularly handle oversized rugs, large sofas and mixed collections. We’ll plan capacity and handling around your pieces.
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