{"id":255,"date":"2017-09-18T01:35:54","date_gmt":"2017-09-18T01:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themothguy.com\/?p=255"},"modified":"2022-08-01T22:32:58","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T22:32:58","slug":"3-signs-you-have-carpet-moths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themothguy.com\/index.php\/2017\/09\/18\/3-signs-you-have-carpet-moths\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Signs You Have Carpet Moths"},"content":{"rendered":"
It’s hard to tell if you have carpet moths. These signs will help you diagnose your moth problem.<\/h1>\n
Carpet Moths are synonymous with Clothes Moths, the creatures that feed on natural fibers containing keratin. While many newer carpets are constructed from synthetic fibers, thus making them impervious to moth digestion, older carpets and many throw rugs are made from wool and silk. These are three tell-tale signs you have a carpet moth problem:<\/p>\n
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1. You see grayish colored eggs<\/h2>\n
Moth eggs look like small grains of sand. If you see these in large quantities inside closets, under carpets, or anywhere moths could be hiding, you may have a moth problem.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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2. Your rug has small holes or frayed edges<\/span><\/h2>\n
This is a classic sign you have Clothes Moth problem. Be sure to inspect the area in and around the rug for signs of infestation. You’ll want to inspect for eggs and larvae. Take a closer look at the signs of infestation<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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