Where Carpet Beetles Are Found in Bromley
Fitted carpets across Beckenham's semis
Beckenham's fitted carpets trap fluff and shed hair along skirting boards and under heavy furniture, which is what draws carpet beetle larvae in — and since the resulting damage looks a lot like moth holes, it's the larvae themselves we go looking for first.
Floorboard gaps near Penge's terraces
Penge's dense Victorian terraces have original floorboards with gaps that give larvae a route straight up into the carpet pile above, and homes with more wool furnishing generally see more of it.
Signs to Look For
- Irregular holes in natural-fibre carpets, rugs, clothing or soft furnishings
- Small, bristly larvae ("woolly bears") in carpet edges, cupboards or under furniture
- Tiny shed larval skins gathering in corners or fabric folds
- Adult beetles, a few millimetres long, seen on windowsills in spring
Checking Stored Textiles Regularly
Unpacking and airing stored blankets or rugs now and again is the easiest way to spot a problem before it takes hold.
