Home Carpet Beetle Control
Carpet beetles are one of the most destructive textile pests found in London and Essex. While the adult beetles are harmless, their larvae (often called 'woolly bears') feed voraciously on natural fibres like wool, silk, fur, and leather.
If you are finding bald patches in your carpets or holes in your clothes, you likely have an infestation. BuzzKill Pest Control's experts in London and Essex use targeted insecticidal treatments to eliminate carpet beetles at all life stages, protecting your valuable textiles.
Why Choose BuzzKill for Carpet Beetle Pest Control?
Rapid Response
We can be at your property within 30-90 minutes for emergencies, with no call-out charges applied.
Experienced
Our locally based technicians have years of experience dealing with complex pest proofing and prevention.
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We offer transparent, highly competitive pricing with free, no-obligation quotes for all our services.
Accredited
We are fully accredited and recommended by industry trade bodies, guaranteeing safe and effective work.
Solve Your Problem in 3 Steps
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Carpet beetle treatment from £110
* Price varies based on the number of rooms requiring treatment.
Our Happy Carpet Beetle Pest Control Customers
"We noticed bare patches under the sofa. BuzzKill identified carpet beetles immediately and treated all the carpets in the house. Fantastic service."
"Very thorough. They didn't just spray the floors; they checked the wardrobes and gave great advice on storing wool jumpers safely."
"Fast response, no hidden fees, and the technician was incredibly polite. Haven't seen a single woolly bear since the treatment."
Carpet Beetle Pest Control Treatment
Residual Spray Treatments
We apply a professional-grade residual insecticide to carpets, rugs, and along skirting boards. This provides immediate knockdown and long-lasting protection against hatching larvae.
ULV Fogging
For severe infestations that have spread to wardrobes and curtains, fogging releases a fine mist that penetrates deep into fabrics, ensuring total eradication.
Source Removal
We help identify and remove the primary source of the infestation, which is often an old bird's nest in the loft or a forgotten item of woolen clothing.
Advice on Dealing with Carpet Beetle Pest Control
Vacuum thoroughly and regularly
Vacuuming removes pet hair and skin flakes, which larvae feed on. It also physical removes eggs and larvae from carpet fibres. Empty the vacuum immediately.
Check the loft for bird nests
Carpet beetles often enter homes from old bird nests in eaves and lofts. If you have had a bird problem in the past, the nest must be removed.
Wash and store clothes properly
Wash vulnerable natural fabrics at a high temperature or dry clean them before the end of winter. Store them in airtight plastic containers or sealed vacuum bags.
What They Can Do to Your Property
Damage to Carpets and Rugs
The larvae will eat the natural fibers of your expensive wool carpets and rugs, usually starting in dark, undisturbed areas like underneath heavy furniture.
Ruined Clothing
Woolen suits, cashmere jumpers, and silk ties are prime targets. The larvae will chew irregular holes through the fabric, rendering the garments unwearable.
Allergic Reactions
The larvae are covered in fine, bristly hairs. As they molt, these hairs become airborne and can cause skin irritation and respiratory issues in sensitive individuals.
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