Telling Hounslow's Carpet Beetles From Moth Damage
Period housing in Hounslow town centre
The Victorian and Edwardian terraces and conversions around Hounslow town centre mostly still have fitted carpet, and years of fluff and debris collecting underneath and between floorboards is exactly what carpet beetle larvae feed on undisturbed.
Older flats in Isleworth
Isleworth's mix of period cottages and older flats near the river tends to hold onto original carpet and stored textiles for longer than newer housing, giving carpet beetle larvae more to work through once they establish.
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
Dealing With Carpet Beetle in a Hounslow Home
Because the larvae and the damage they leave look similar to moth, it's worth having activity confirmed before treating — we'll check this when we visit.
