Moth Proofing Wool Rugs
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Moth proofing wool rugs. Clothes moths and carpet beetles the latter being more prevalent than moths in most areas of the country. You may not realize that it s not the adult moths that damage a wool rug it s actually the larvae that hatch from the females eggs. How to discover moths in your home. Since the larvae need animal based material to eat wool or blended wool rugs are a favorite item in which the females will lay their eggs.
Vacuuming the rug can remove the small eggs of moth and carpet beetles. Moth proofing of navajo rugs oriental rugs and area rugs. Please visit our page about moths carpet beetles and destructive insects and carpetbeetles htm. The concept of this product is that it leaves a dry coating on the fiber as.
Both insects lay eggs in secluded spots with plenty of food wool fur down shed pet dander and other animal based materials. Clean your wool rug thoroughly. Frequent checks are the best way to prevent a large moth damage problem from taking over your home and checking for them is simple. As we enter moth season it is important to take some time to check your home for pests.
Moths are also drawn to the keratin in dog and cat fur. We sell the mothproof product in quart and gallon bottles. Moths eat wool rugs because the fibers offer nutrition and a comfortable place to lay eggs. Before final packaging for storage take the rug outside and let it sit in the sun.