Unlike most household pests, moths don’t spread disease or bite — but left untreated, they can quietly destroy wool carpets, clothing, and stored fabrics before most people even realise there’s an infestation. It’s the moth larvae, not the adult moths you see flying around, that do the actual damage, feeding on natural fibres like wool, silk, and fur.

Signs of a moth infestation

• Small holes appearing in wool jumpers, carpets, or upholstery, often in dark, undisturbed areas like wardrobes or under furniture
• Fine, silky webbing or small case-like larvae casings on fabric
• Adult moths (small, pale, often mistaken for ordinary house moths) seen flying in short, low bursts, usually at dusk
• A patchy, “eaten” appearance on carpet edges, particularly under furniture or along skirting boards where carpets are rarely disturbed

Why moths are often missed until damage is done

Clothes moths and carpet moths avoid light and prefer dark, undisturbed areas — the back of a wardrobe, under a sofa, behind curtains — which is exactly why an infestation can be well established before it’s noticed. By the time visible holes appear in a carpet or jumper, the larvae responsible have often already moved on to pupate elsewhere in the property.

Our Moth Control Process

1. Inspection — identifying affected areas, likely larvae hiding spots, and the extent of fabric or carpet damage.
2. Treatment — residual insecticide spray or, for more extensive infestations, ULV fogging to reach larvae in carpets, upholstery, and undisturbed storage areas.
3. Guidance on protecting valuables — practical advice on storing wool items, using sealed containers, and cold-treating or dry-cleaning affected garments.
4. Follow-up visit — to confirm the infestation is fully resolved, since moth eggs can take longer to hatch than the initial treatment window.

What does moth control cost in London?

Moth treatment in London typically starts from around £170–£260, usually across two visits to a set number of rooms, with additional rooms costed separately. Costs rise for larger properties or where valuable carpets and textiles need extra care during treatment. We’ll confirm an exact price after inspection.

Common in These London Areas

Moth infestations are a frequent call-out across North West London (period homes with wool carpets) and Central London (mansion blocks and older conversions). Check your area page for local detail, or contact us directly.