Where Merton's Carpet Beetles Are Found
Fitted carpets in Colliers Wood flats
In the newer flats around Colliers Wood, carpet beetle larvae — often called woolly bears — tend to gather along skirting edges and under furniture where fitted carpet goes undisturbed for long periods, feeding slowly on the natural fibres in the weave.
Stored textiles in Morden and Raynes Park lofts
In the semis around Morden and Raynes Park, loft storage boxes holding old carpets, blankets or clothing give carpet beetles a food source that can sit untouched for years, and adult beetles are often first noticed on a windowsill in spring having emerged from a box nearby.
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 Beetles in Merton
Checking loft storage as well as fitted carpet gives a fuller picture — we'll ask what's been affected before booking anything.
