How To Moth Proof Wool Rugs

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How to moth proof wool rugs.

Frequent checks are the best way to prevent a large moth damage problem from taking over your home and checking for them is simple. Moths eat wool rugs because the fibers offer nutrition and a comfortable place to lay eggs. Also lift up the edges of your rug to check for moth activity under the rug. Vacuuming the rug can remove the small eggs of moth and carpet beetles.

Thoroughly cover the front and back of the wool rug. Both insects lay eggs in secluded spots with plenty of food wool fur down shed pet dander and other animal based materials. Once we have your rug in our facility we inspect it for moth eggs larvae live moths etc. As we enter moth season it is important to take some time to check your home for pests.

At mark gonsenhauser s rug and carpet superstore our rug cleaning and restoration department can repair any damage and moth proof your wool rug to prevent future infestation. Because moths like dark and undisturbed areas the most protected rug areas are the ones exposed to light and foot traffic. Clean your wool rug thoroughly. In particular rotate the parts under a couch or other furniture as those areas usually have less foot traffic.

Clothes moths and carpet beetles the latter being more prevalent than moths in most areas of the country. Move the rug to a well ventilated area or open the windows and doors to provide air circulation in the room in which the rug is located. Damage to woolens is actually done by the larvae of two types of insects. Secondly if you want to retain your existing carpet that has suffered a moth infestation then the only way to truly moth proof it is to maintain rigorous cleaning routines and in particular regularly moving furniture to vacuum underneath using the fine nozzle along the skirting boards and obviously the normal exposed areas that are usually cleaned each week plus application of a protector or repellent spray in hidden areas every 3 weeks.

Before final packaging for storage take the rug outside and let it sit in the sun. Moths are sneaky and will crawl 2 6 inches 5 1 15 2 cm under a rug to lay their eggs. Rugs and carpeting which have moth activity will need more than just aerosol treatments. How to discover moths in your home.

If possible roll the rug up and set it aside for a day. Larvae emerge within a few weeks. Area rugs will need to have both top side and bottom sides treated. Spray the rug with a moth insecticide that contains pyrethrins.

Beetle larvae can feed on fabric for a year or more and moth larvae may cause damage for a couple of months. Old moth larva casings look like flat pieces of rice and can be the same color as your rug. We then perform a treatment to terminate the pests.