Where Newham's Carpet Beetles Are Found
Fitted carpets in Olympic Park new-builds
In the newer apartment blocks near the former Olympic Park, carpet beetle larvae — the small bristly "woolly bears" — tend to gather along skirting edges and under furniture on fitted carpet that goes undisturbed for long stretches, particularly in less-used bedrooms.
Stored fabric in Canning Town's dockland conversions
In the converted dockland flats around Canning Town, storage boxes holding old textiles or clothing give carpet beetles a food source that can sit untouched for a long time, with adult beetles often noticed on a windowsill come spring.
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 Newham
Checking stored fabric as well as fitted carpet gives a clearer picture of what's affected before anything is booked.
