Where Carpet Beetles Turn Up in Harrow
Fitted carpets across the borough's semis
Harrow's 1930s semis often have original floorboards under later fitted carpets, and the gaps between them make a good hiding place for carpet beetle larvae feeding on natural fibres out of reach of a vacuum cleaner.
Stored textiles in Harrow-on-the-Hill's older houses
In the older houses on Harrow-on-the-Hill, larvae often turn up in stored clothing and textiles as much as in carpets themselves — a loft box or the back of a wardrobe left undisturbed for a season is exactly the kind of spot they do well in.
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
Clearing Carpet Beetles
Tell us what you've noticed when you call — carpet beetle and moth damage can look similar, and it helps to know which one we're dealing with.
