Vacuum the back and the front of your rugs every month if they do not have a special moth treatment on them (more often if possible). This will help remove moths in any of the four stages of life they go through: adult, eggs, larva & cocoon
Discover how to spot moths, eggs, larvae & cocoons by watching the video on this page (Luvarug.com/moth)
Make sure you check under any furniture that may be on top of a rug, especially your couch.
If you see moths on one area rug BE SURE to check all your other rugs. Moths always look for new places to lay their eggs
Do not bother using chemical sprays on your rugs to get rid of moths. Those products tend to be toxic to kids and pets and don't always get at the eggs buried deep in the rug fibers
If a pet had an accident on your rug during Moth Season, get it cleaned immediately. Pet urine acts like a high powered beacon to moths and they are attracted to it like a shark that smells blood a mile away
If you find moths in your rugs bring them immediately to Luv-A-Rug so we can remove them and repair any damage they may have done
Once a year have Luv-A-Rug apply a special non-toxic treatment on your rugs that is safe for pets and people but guaranteed to repel moths
What to do if you find moths in your area rug
If you ever find signs of moths or see chunks of area rug area missing - don't panic.
First of all realize that moths are easier to get rid that most other pests like fleas.
Second, your rug will need to be treated for moths and cleaned by professional area rug specialists.
There are four different stages the moth has and all of them need to be eliminated to keep your rug safe.
OnVancouver Island all you have to do is call us here at Luv-A-Rug (250-590-6210) and we can take care of it!
The 4 stages of moths you'll find in your rug
How To Spot Moths and Moth Damage In Your Rug
WHY Moths Are Attracted To Wool Rugs With Pet Urine On Them
Moth larva need certain organic dust, spills, and wool to survive.
They do not drink liquids so any food or drink spilled onto the rug along with the natural fibers it is made of (i.e. wool, silk, etc.) will provide the nutrition it needs.
HOWEVER, the combination of pet urine on rug fibers is exceedingly rich in the nutrients a moth larva craves and as a result will do serious damage to your rugs.
Pet urine acts like a high powered beacon to moths and they're attracted to it like sharks are to blood.
And since a female moth can lay anywhere from 50 to 100 eggs at a time, it won’t take long for a major problem to occur if left untreated.
That's why Luv-A-Rug recommends if you have any rugs that are important you, make sure that you have any pet accidents professionally cleaned as soon as possible.
We inherited some Persian rugs that were moth infested
We have used Luv-a-Rug twice now-the first after we inherited some Persian rugs that were moth infested, and more recently for cleaning after finally getting our puppy house-broken.....need I say more?
Both times we were very happy-the rugs came back clean and fresh, and we also took advantage of their moth treatment service to prevent further damage. These people are passionate about rugs and provide great, friendly service. We definitely recommend them.
Stephen "Dusty" Roberts is one of the most experienced and qualified area rug carpet cleaners in Canada. He has completed the Master Rug Cleaner program with the Oriental Rug College Program, he is a Senior Fellow of Academy of Oriental Rug (AOR), is IICRC certified, and Wool Safe Certified. He is an Industry Speaker at conventions, Rug Cleaning Trainer and Business Coach. Dusty has traveled all over the USA and to Australia, England, Turkey and many other European countries learning and teaching about area rug history, identification and proper cleaning. He is also a noted oriental rug appraiser. Discover more about Stephen "Dusty" Roberts at our About Us Page
