Why Carpet Moths Settle In Merton Homes
Original wool carpets near Wimbledon Common
The period houses close to the Common often still have original wool stair runners, rugs or carpeted rooms that aren't used every day — a guest bedroom, a formal dining room. Carpet moth larvae feed on the wool itself and prefer exactly this kind of quiet, undisturbed space, which is why damage often goes unnoticed until a bare patch appears under a piece of furniture.
Rugs and soft furnishings in Colliers Wood conversions
In the converted flats around Colliers Wood, a wool rug or an inherited piece of upholstered furniture can carry an infestation in from elsewhere, and a quiet corner behind a sofa gives the larvae the same undisturbed conditions they'd find in a larger house.
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
Protecting Merton Carpets From Moths
Regular vacuuming under furniture helps, but once larvae are established the affected rooms usually need treating directly.
