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Carpet Beetle Control in Bexley
Carpet beetle larvae damage carpets, clothing, fabrics and anything else made of natural fibre. They are a different pest from carpet moth, they behave differently, and they are frequently mistaken for one another. Treatment is £180 for the first room and £60 for each additional room.
Beetle or Moth?
The larvae are the giveaway. A carpet beetle larva - a "woolly bear" - is short, banded and noticeably bristly, and it curls up when disturbed. A carpet moth larva is a smooth pale caterpillar, often in a silky case. Adult carpet beetles are small, round and mottled, and turn up on windowsills; adult carpet moths are buff and run rather than fly.
Damage differs too. Moth damage tends to be a spreading threadbare patch in one place. Beetle damage is more often scattered small holes, and can appear in stored clothing and along seams as well as in the carpet itself.
Carpet Beetle Control Services
- Carpet beetles in carpets
- Larvae in cupboards and quiet areas
- Damage to fabrics and natural fibres
- Residential treatment
- Landlord carpet beetle control
Where They Come From
Carpet beetles very often arrive from above rather than from inside. An old bird nest in a roof space, a loft full of stored wool and feathers, or a dead bird in a chimney or a soffit will keep supplying a house indefinitely. Treating the lounge carpet while that is in the loft is a permanent job.
Underlay matters as well. Where a house has an old felt or hair underlay under a modern carpet, the larvae feed on the underlay and the visible carpet stays fine until the damage is well on. That is one of the reasons beetle jobs get found late.
How Carpet Beetle Control Works at Your Property
Getting the identification right changes the treatment.
Carpet Beetle Control for Homes, Landlords and Businesses
Homeowners and tenants
£180 for the first room and £60 per additional room, same as carpet moth - but the treatment is not identical, which is why identification comes first.
Landlords and agents
Often found at a check-out inspection, in stored items or a wardrobe floor rather than in the middle of the room.
Lofts, chimneys and bird nests
Where the source is a nest or a carcass in the roof, that is the actual job and we will tell you so.
Frequently Asked Questions – Carpet Beetle Control Bexley
How much does carpet beetle treatment cost?
Carpet beetle treatment is £180 for the first room and £60 for each additional room.
What part of the carpet beetle causes damage?
The larvae are responsible for damage to susceptible fabrics and natural fibres.
Where are carpet beetle larvae found?
They may occur beneath furniture, around carpet edges, in cupboards and other undisturbed locations.
Are carpet beetles the same as carpet moths?
No. They are different pests, although both can damage natural-fibre materials.
Do you treat rental properties?
Yes. Landlords and property managers can arrange carpet beetle treatment.
Advice Centre – Carpet Beetle Control
Ten guides covering what carpet beetle control costs in Bexley, how to tell what you are dealing with, and what actually stops it coming back. 10 of the ten are published so far and the rest are being written.
How Much Does Carpet Beetle Treatment Cost in Bexley?
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Carpet Beetle Treatment Prices - £180 First Room and £60 Additional Rooms
Read the guide →How Do You Know If You Have Carpet Beetles?
Read the guide →Carpet Beetles vs Carpet Moths - What's Damaging Your Carpet?
Read the guide →Where Do Carpet Beetle Larvae Hide Inside a House?
Read the guide →Why Are Carpet Beetles Often Found Around Windows?
Read the guide →Can Carpet Beetles Damage Clothes and Furniture as Well as Carpets?
Read the guide →What Do Carpet Beetle Larvae Look Like?
Read the guide →Why Do Carpet Beetles Keep Appearing After Cleaning?
Read the guide →How Can You Prevent Another Carpet Beetle Infestation?
Read the guide →Get a Quote for Carpet Beetle Control
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Need Carpet Beetle Control in Bexley?
If you have found a small bristly larva rather than a smooth one, it is beetle rather than moth. Send a photo and we will confirm it before quoting.