Carpet Moth

[JohnD]

an elderly relative has found an established attack, it seems to be under a bedside cabinet in a spare room (so not frequently vacuumed) and possibly under the bed. Carpet is deep pile wilton laid on felt.

I understand it needs to be thoroughly vacuumed, and chemical killer applied

I have not had to do this before, who knows what is a good killer, where to get it, how much to use?

As it is a spare room I see no great problem in chemical having an odour or persistence, but she will not be able to move the furniture about to hoover under it frequently.

 

[mattysupra]

how old is the carpet john? Carpets have been treated for years to prevent this!

 

[JohnD]

i don't know but they've eaten holes in it under the cabinet.

 

[mattysupra]

im going to guess its a very old carpet! It may be in there intrest with health etc to replace with a new one. If money is tight then get a cheap felt back. Probo work out as cheap as treating the one they have now, but will be better for there health also.