{"title":"How to get rid of clothing moths in carpets | Non-toxic","description":"\u003cp\u003eClothing moths do not only go after what is in your closet. Their larvae will graze a wool rug or a natural-fiber carpet too, especially in the still, dark places a vacuum rarely reaches. Thinning patches, a scatter of sand-like grit or fine silken trails in the pile are the signs. Clearing them is a matter of finding the affected area, cleaning it thoroughly and treating the edges where larvae hide, without soaking your floors in anything toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy moths get into carpets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool, silk and other animal-fiber carpets are made of exactly the keratin clothing moth larvae feed on. The adults are weak, secretive fliers that avoid light, so they lay their eggs in the quiet zones: under sofas and beds, along baseboards, in closet floors and the edges of area rugs that never see foot traffic. The larvae stay low in the pile and can chew bare patches before you notice them. Carpet beetles leave similar damage, so it is worth confirming which pest you have. (More on the how and why: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/pest-control\/how-to-get-rid-of-clothing-moths\"\u003eHow to get rid of clothing moths\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/insects\/what-s-eating-my-wool-carpet-beetles-or-clothing-moths\"\u003eCarpet beetles vs clothes moths\u003c\/a\u003e.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe non-toxic way to clear carpet moths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a thorough vacuum, and do not rush it. Work the whole carpet, then spend extra time on the edges, the corners and the floor under furniture, since that is where the larvae and eggs sit. Empty the vacuum outside afterward. For a rug you can lift, a hot wash or professional clean, or sealing it and freezing it at 0°F for about two weeks, kills any eggs and larvae left behind. Along the carpet edges, baseboards and the gaps under furniture, puff a thin, even layer of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dust-to-dust-non-toxic-insect-powder\"\u003eDust to Dust\u003c\/a\u003e with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/insect-buster\"\u003eInsect Buster\u003c\/a\u003e so anything that hatches meets the powder. On hard-floor borders and thresholds, a light spray of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/six-feet-under-non-toxic-insect-spray\"\u003eSix Feet Under\u003c\/a\u003e handles any larvae on the move. Finally, hang \u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-clothing-moth-traps-6-traps\"\u003eClothing Moth Traps\u003c\/a\u003e nearby to catch the males and tell you when the activity has stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClear carpet moths step by step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the culprit: check for bare patches, sandy frass and silken trails, then rule out carpet beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVacuum deeply: work the pile, edges and under furniture, then empty the canister outside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat what you can lift: hot-wash, professionally clean or freeze small rugs to kill eggs and larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat the edges and monitor: Dust to Dust along baseboards and under furniture, Six Feet Under on hard borders, and hang Clothing Moth Traps to monitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/how-to-get-rid-of-clothing-moths-in-the-closet-non-toxic-guide\"\u003eHow to get rid of clothing moths in the closet\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-toxic-clothing-moths-control-guide\"\u003eNon-toxic clothing moths control\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop non-toxic clothing moth control → browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/clothing-moths\"\u003eClothing moth collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"insect-buster","title":"Insect Buster: Targeted Insect Powder Applicator - Works with Dust to Dust or any Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eDisperse insect powders with precision using this meticulously engineered bulb duster, saving you time and money on pest control.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Killigan's","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":42471887503578,"sku":"IB-SML-08","price":24.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14 oz","offer_id":42471887470810,"sku":"IB-LRG-14","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0495\/7952\/4251\/files\/The-Insect-Buster-Bulb-Duster-small.jpg?v=1762439476"},{"product_id":"premium-clothing-moth-traps-6-traps","title":"Clothing Moth Trap (6 Pack) - Double Potent Pheromone \u0026 Glue Formula - Protect Your Closet","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrusted by The Smithsonian Institution and 100,000+ households, these pheromone traps are the leading solution to get rid of clothes moths once and for all. 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