Professional Carpet Moth Treatment
Carpets are an essential part of any home. They do not only provide excellent comfort, but also add a sleek, welcoming look to any space. One disadvantage of carpets is that they can attract moths. Moths can be dangerous to your health and to that of your pets because they carry allergens and bacteria. There is nothing fun about dealing with this pest!
The larvae of carpet moths eat carpet fibers, which results in extensive damage over time. The moth egg hatching cycle only takes two weeks. Once carpet months have begun, it won’t be long before a major problem arises. A carpet moth can only survive for 25 – 30 days as an adult, however, during that time they lay their eggs which grow and eventually become larvae that eventually pupate and mature into adult moths once more. Unless you get rid of them, this will keep happening.
Despite their name, carpet moths can infest wall-to-wall carpets or rugs that are fixed to the floor.
Professional Carpet Moth Treatment Services
It is important to keep in mind that a carpet moth infestation may not show any obvious signs at first. Those first two weeks, you might not even notice that it’s happening.
As experts in carpet cleaning, we are equipped to deal with carpet moth damage to carpets that are made of wool, silk, and other fabrics that moths prefer. You can turn to us for carpet moth treatment to get the problem under control.
Performing the procedure to kill carpet moths is delicate and needs a great deal of skill and attention, so it can not be performed by just one person. By working with our expert technicians, we can successfully restore severely damaged carpets that have been infested by moths.
Our process features a controlled heating technique that gets rid of all the larvae, eggs, and live months. You could never pull this off just by using over-the-counter products, Furthermore, our method preserves the original colours in the carpets, while simultaneously protecting the weave.
After the carpet moth eggs have been removed with the heating technology, our technicians will proceed to clean your carpet.
Why Do You Need Expert Moth Control Services
It is quite challenging to keep your expensive carpets free of moths. Taking Tineola Bisselliella as an example, it is a flying cloth moth that thrives in damp conditions. It is important not to be fooled by the appearance of these tiny, seemingly innocent insects.
You need the assistance of an expert carpet cleaner if you want to break this cycle and stop your moth infestation from returning. It’s not just about getting rid of what you can physically see. Getting rid of all the eggs and larvae is important. You need a trained professional for this.
As carpet cleaning specialists, we also offer moth control services. Moth infestations can also pose health risks to your family. Rather than waiting until a major problem develops, it is prudent to resolve your problem as soon as possible. By hiring us, you’ll prevent moth damage at the beginning of their life cycle instead of waiting until your carpet gets ruined.
Our technicians are knowledgeable and know how to tackle moth infestations in the safest way possible.
How Do Carpet Moths Occur
Simply put, a moth flew inside your home or office and laid eggs on the carpet or rug.
Despite their size, moths or more precisely, moth larvae can make short work of a carpet. You might be able to fix the damage, but it will cost you and take time. Left unattended, the infestation can spread throughout several rooms of your home.
The carpet moth is very sensitive to smell. They are particularly attracted to the smell of fur, silk, and wool. Larvae of moths prefer natural fibres, such as wool and fur, because they contain keratin, a protein that is present in all of these substances. Moth larvae require food sources to grow, so they search for places with wool, hair, skin, and food debris.
How To Tell If You Have Carpet Moths
You might have had a carpet moth infestation if there is a sudden carpet damage. A common indicator of this can be seen in the form of threadbare carpets where the larvae have eaten away at the tufting. Moths are attracted to dark areas. That means you’ll likely find damage under a carpet and around the edges of a room.
Also, a carpet moth’s larvae can be distinguished from the remaining pieces of skin and empty shells left behind after infestations. Most often, they resemble rice grains in appearance.
How often should you professionally clean the carpets of a business?
The business type determines this. Small offices that accommodate 20 employees are vastly different from large one that seat 200 in their office floor plan. This is a simple example. There is a big difference between a showroom floor and a restaurant. An office is also a bit different. It is impossible to give a definitive answer because it depends. It can vary from a monthly cleaning to six months. But we do not recommend waiting longer than six months in between cleanings.
Unlike residential properties, businesses are more prone to dirt accumulation due to the number of people entering the building.
What Can You Do To Get Rid of Carpet Moths
If you suspect that you may have a carpet moth infestation, your first course of action should be to act as quickly as possible. Considering that carpet moths have a short lifecycle and breed rapidly, they are very easy to multiply rapidly. Here are some simple tips you can try to eliminate carpet moths.
Tip #1 – Vacuuming
This method works best with a high-powered vacuum cleaner. Vacuum the carpeted areas thoroughly to begin. As a result, if you do this, you will be able to remove the majority of expired larvae and moths that live on your carpet or rug.
You should vacuum under all furniture and pay special attention to corners and crevices. You should also check if your carpet has come loose from any corners or edges while you’re doing this. In this situation, you should vacuum as deeply as you can underneath them.
Tip #2 – Use Carpet Moth Traps
Use carpet moth traps to reduce the population of carpet moths. It is possible to prevent eggs from laying on your carpet using the right carpet moth traps and by acting quickly. By preventing the spread of the infestation and containing the problem, you can at least save as much damage as possible to your carpets and other textiles.
Tip #3 – Turn Down Your Heating
The larvae of carpet moths and their adults prefer warm, moist environments. This is one of the reasons why they prefer carpets to use as breeding grounds. In a way, turning off the heat will make them leave.
Tip #4 – Make A Homemade Moth Repellent
You can put dried herbs in a small cloth bag like rosemary, thyme, or lavender. Hang it where you need to treat your carpet. Replacing it every couple of months will ensure that the scent remains fresh.
Tip #5 – When You Have Pets
Immediately clean up after your pet messes. Leaving urine or feces in the carpet can cause moth infestations.
Tip #7 – Call In the Professionals
We offer professional carpet moth treatment along with carpet steam cleaning that will eliminate all moths, eggs and larvae present in your carpet. The tips described above may prove to be effective, but in reality, successful carpet moth removal is best left to trained professionals with experience such as Spotless Carpet Cleaning Oshawa the moment you discover you have a carpet moth infestation.
Why Pick Spotless Carpet Cleaning Oshawa?
You should use our carpet moth treatment if you have a carpet moth infestation. The treatment is designed to eliminate these pests and protect your carpet as well. Please be vigilant and don’t delay your response. Please feel free to contact us for a quote today.
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