Carpet Beetle Control in London

The carpet beetle is a pest that prefers carpets and textiles made of wool or with some content of wool. The beetle also likes bird's nests, cereal, and even carcasses of birds and rodents. The thing that causes damage to your London property is actually the larvae of many species of beetles that are relatively safe. Oftentimes, an infestation is noticed once a piece of furniture has been moved to reveal the carpet underneath, or some stored clothes have been taken out. Carpet beetles also cause damage on grain, foodstuffs, fur, leather, and more.

It's imperative to call a carpet beetle exterminator as soon as you notice any signs of infestation. The beetle can cause great damage to carpets and textiles, and if not eradicated in a timely manner, their population will increase. This applies to stored products beetles as well, as it's not advisable to consume contaminated food.

Before your local carpet beetle exterminator arrives, all areas that need to be treated must be cleaned, vacuumed and dust-free. Furniture needs to be moved, infested food disposed safely at an outside rubbish bin, and cupboards need to be cleaned out of their contents to prepare them for spraying.

The carpet beetle can lay eggs in many areas of your London home. This is why the technician will start working by inspecting the rooms and locating damaged belongings. He will then proceed to spray mainly items made of organic fibres, such as carpets, curtains, and upholstered furniture. He will use a special chemical designed to kill off the carpet beetle infestation.

1. On the 1st visit, the carpet beetle exterminator will locate the infestation in order to pay special attention to those spots when spraying. He will apply an insecticide to all carpets, curtains, and upholstered items in your home. He will place special insect monitor traps which are designed to determine the level of pest activity between visits.
2. On the 2nd visit, the beetle pest controller will apply a different insecticide that is designed to remain on the surfaces for a long period of time and protect your home. He will inspect and replace the monitor traps if needed be.
3. After each visit, you will receive a detailed pest control report outlining all activities done by your local exterminator.

*An additional visit by your pest expert might be required if you have a heavy carpet beetle infestation.
Book a carpet beetle treatment with 3 visits and extend your guarantee for up to 3 months.

During the time of treatment, your technician will use protective respiratory mask and gloves. Keep in mind that you must vacate the property of any people or pets prior to the start of the treatment. You also need to allow for at least 3 hours of drying time after the treatment is complete. This will ensure your safety and the full efficacy of the applied product.

Carpet beetles often get mistaken with other pest species and your pest controller will be able to tell the type of insect that you're having. You may need bed bug extermination, moth fumigation, or spider control in London - the expert has the know-how and the tools to deal with any insect issue.

When the carpet beetle treatment is complete, it's important to not wash or vacuum treated items and areas for at least 14 days, or until you stop noticing dead or dying larvae and beetles. After that, you should vacuum all areas very good and pay special attention to the spots that don't see much disturbance, such as under furniture. This will help prevent reinfestation in the future.
When you clean, pay close attention to rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, draperies, closets (especially if they contain fur or woollen items), corners, cracks, radiators and heaters, baseboards, and other hard-to-reach spots. You need to keep all treated areas, especially the carpeted spots underneath furniture clean and vacuumed on a regular basis. Pet bedding should make no exception.