Why Carpet Moths Settle in Greenwich's Period Houses
Original carpets in Greenwich's Georgian houses
Many of the Georgian and Victorian houses near Greenwich town still have older wool carpet somewhere in the property, often in a spare room or hallway that rarely gets walked on. Carpet moth larvae feed on wool and other natural fibres left undisturbed for long stretches, which is exactly the kind of room they favour.
Quiet rooms around Blackheath
Blackheath's mix of larger period houses and mansion blocks shows the same pattern in a back bedroom or landing that sees little foot traffic. Irregular bare patches and small silken tubes in the carpet fibres here are often the first sign of a problem that can spread further if left.
Signs to Look For
- Irregular bare patches in wool carpets, rugs or upholstery, often under furniture
- Small cream larvae or silken tubes in carpet fibres or skirting edges
- Adult moths — small and golden-brown — seen low to the ground rather than near lights
- Damage concentrated in quiet, rarely disturbed rooms
After a Carpet Moth Treatment
Vacuuming carpet edges and under furniture regularly afterwards helps stop larvae re-establishing in the same spot.
