Carpet beetles are tiny, round beetles, often with a mottled pattern of black, white and brown. The adults are harmless, but their hairy larvae feed on wool, fur, feathers, silk and other natural fibres. In Oakleigh, they often show up as bare patches along the edges of wool carpet, holes in woollen jumpers, or small shed skins under beds and in the back of wardrobes.
The larvae like dark, undisturbed places, so the damage is often found under furniture, along skirting boards and in cupboards that are not opened much. The crew we book treats carpets, rugs and cupboards where larvae feed, and checks the roof space, where adult beetles can breed around old nests and debris.
- Treatment of wool carpets and rugs, with extra attention to edges
- Checking under beds, couches and heavy furniture
- Treatment of wardrobes, linen presses and storage cupboards
- Checking the roof space and window sills for adult beetles
- Advice on washing, freezing and storing woollen items
Before the crew arrives, vacuum the whole home well, including under furniture and along skirting boards, and empty the vacuum outside. Take clothing and linen out of affected cupboards, and wash or dry clean woollen items. Clear the floor so the crew can reach every area. Keep people and pets off treated carpets until they are dry.
After the visit, keep vacuuming regularly and store woollens in sealed bags or tubs. It can take a few weeks for numbers to fall, and you may still spot the odd adult beetle on a window sill in spring. Call 03 7053 9857 for upfront pricing on carpet beetle treatment in Oakleigh and a booking time.