Carpet beetles are small, rounded beetles, often patterned in black, white and brown, that are easy to overlook. The real damage comes from their larvae, which are fuzzy, brown and carrot-shaped. They feed on wool, silk, fur, feathers, leather and dead insects, chewing irregular holes in rugs, carpets, blankets and stored clothes. In Sunnybank, people often first notice the adults on window sills in spring.
The crew we book looks for where the larvae are feeding, which is often under heavy furniture, along carpet edges and skirting boards, inside wardrobes and in stored boxes of woollen clothing or blankets. The treatment targets these areas, along with cracks and gaps where larvae shelter. The roof void may also be checked, as beetles sometimes breed on old insect remains up there. If you are not sure whether you have carpet beetles or clothes moths, a photo of the damage or larvae helps when you call.
- Holes in wool rugs and carpets
- Damage to blankets and stored clothing
- Larvae along skirting boards and carpet edges
- Adult beetles on window sills
- Activity inside wardrobes and drawers
Before the visit, vacuum carpets and rugs well, including under furniture and along edges, and empty the vacuum outside. Wash or dry-clean affected clothing and blankets. Afterwards, store woollens in sealed bags or containers, vacuum regularly under beds and couches, and check stored items every few months. Keeping flowering plants away from windows can reduce the number of adults coming inside.
Carpet beetles are more common than many people realise, especially in homes around Sunnybank with wool rugs or stored woollens. You are given the price first. Call 07 3543 7769 to book carpet beetle control.
