In this short video, we’ll answer the question, “how can you tell if you have Moths or bugs damaging your rugs?”

Good quality rugs can last for hundreds of years, but Moths and other pests can literally eat holes in your rugs very quickly and create massive damage, and sometimes this damage can’t be repaired. So let’s talk about the warning signs.

There are two things to look for that will let you know if you have a problem with bugs in your rugs.

• First, look on the underside of the rug for signs of moth larvae, they look like sticky lint or spiderwebs on the backside of the rug, you may have larva carcases which look like grains of rice.
• Next, look for areas where the wool pile has been eaten away, leaving bare spots or little divots in the wool, these can be small.

If your rug has a cotton foundation, bugs will eat the wool pile and will leave the cotton foundation alone leaving bright white areas visible in your rug. If your rug is all wool, the bugs will eat holes all the way through the rug.

If you spot either of these telltale signs, you’ve got a problem and you need to bring your rugs in for a thorough washing and treatment right away.

If you have an active infestation where you literally have bugs crawling all over your rugs, these bugs must be killed by a certified pest control specialist before bringing them in for cleaning and treatment, this is something we can do for you.

If you have any questions about your rugs or if you think you might have a problem with bugs in your rugs, just give us a call and we’ll be happy to help you out.

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