Why Carpet Moths Settle In Borough Homes
Georgian townhouses in Richmond's conservation areas
The Georgian and Victorian townhouses in Richmond's conservation areas often keep original wool stair runners or carpeted formal rooms that see little daily use. Carpet moth larvae feed on the wool and prefer this kind of undisturbed space, so damage tends to go unnoticed until a bare patch appears under furniture.
Period rugs near Kew Gardens
In the period houses close to Kew Gardens, a wool rug in a rarely-used sitting room can carry an infestation that spreads quietly along its edges before it's caught.
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 Borough Carpets From Moths
Regular vacuuming under furniture in rarely-used rooms helps reduce the risk, but an established infestation usually needs direct treatment.
