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Carpet moths

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polyester57 Tue 28-Jul-20 12:11:03

Has anyone got successfully got rid of these? I have a couple of wollen rugs bequethed by my mother. Recently discovered that there are moths. We sit watching TV and one of these buggers flies by, I have pulled out the sofas and found a little nest. I have vaccuumed to death, washed with a water/vinegar solution. Will get rid of the rugs if there is no other way but has anyone got rid of these moths successfully?

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timetogo2016 Tue 28-Jul-20 12:14:10

I believe there is a spray you can buy through Amazon that kills them.
A bit like cat flea killer which i do know works.
Good luck.

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polyester57 Tue 28-Jul-20 12:16:06

Sorry, I should add that I have a cat and a dog, so it must be something that will not be harmful to pets.

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timetogo2016 Tue 28-Jul-20 12:21:48

I think you should be able to find a solution that won`t harm the family pets,especialy these days.

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Googes41 Tue 28-Jul-20 12:27:33

If they are not huge Rugs,put them in a dustbin bag spray with
Rentokil killer spray,seal and leave for a few days.Good
Luck.sooner rather than later the little devils get everywhere
And the last place you want them is in your wardrobes.
I use Lakeland sweater bags and put a moth killer sachet inside
Having learned the hard way.

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Auntieflo Tue 28-Jul-20 15:34:05

You can buy smoke Bombs from Amazon.
Little blighters.
Last year we had them for the first time, but they still flitter by from time to time.

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