Wetherby's older town-centre buildings and later housing both hold the wool, rugs and quiet corners carpet beetle larvae feed on. We look, then treat the source.
Valuable rugs, antique textiles and good wool carpet are exactly what carpet beetle larvae go for, and in an established market town like Wetherby there are plenty of homes with all three. The larvae are hairy and slow, and they will chew through the pile at the back of a rug long before the front looks damaged. Turning a rug over is often the quickest way to see whether there is a problem.
In older town-centre property, floors and wall cavities hold dust and insect remains that act as a base food supply. Later housing is more likely to have fitted carpet and large wardrobes. Whichever it is, our approach is the same: inspect, identify the larvae and the places they are feeding, treat those areas and give practical advice on cleaning, storing and checking textiles so they stay protected.
It depends on how much of the pile and backing has been eaten. Early damage can often be limited by treating the source and having the rug professionally cleaned or repaired. A textile specialist can advise on repair; we deal with the beetles.
Not necessarily. Items that show no damage or cast skins can often be hot washed, dry cleaned or frozen, as suits the fabric. Anything heavily chewed may be beyond saving. We can point out which are worth treating.
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