Fabric pest control

There are many different pests that infest fabrics in the United States resulting in costly damages. Pests like carpet beetles and clothes moths feed on the materials found in clothing, furniture and carpets. If left untreated, infestations can spread throughout a property in a short time period.

Ignoring a fabric pest infestation can have some costly consequences, including damage to expensive clothing items or furniture. For businesses such as museums and art galleries, an infestation could damage priceless artifacts or paintings.

Contact Rentokil today to schedule an inspection by a fully-trained Technician in your local area.

Signs of fabric pests

The following are a few signs that may indicate a fabric pest problem in your business:

• Damage to carpets, tapestries, rugs, leather book bindings, upholstered furniture, silks and feathered items
• Live or dead adult fabric pests found gathered around window openings
• Feces and shed skin found on the surface of the carpet and other furniture
• Larvae found in quiet, dark, undisturbed locations such as under large items of infrequently-moved furniture or in wardrobes and closets

Rentokil fabric pest treatment

As a leader in pest control, Rentokil has the industry experience and technology to provide our customers with fabric pest treatments that are both effective and fast.

• Customizable solutions - Our customers receive customized treatment plans that take into account the fabric pest species, the severity of the infestation and the environment that is being infested.

• Non-chemical treatments - Rentokil will always explore non-chemical treatment options for fabric pests before recommending the use of pesticides. Possible non-chemical treatments for carpet beetles and other fabric pests include Rentokil's Entotherm heat treatment, steam treatment, pheromone traps, vacuuming, and exclusion.

• National capabilities - Businesses with multiple locations can partner with Rentokil to receive coverage at all of your locations. With offices across the country and throughout the world, Rentokil has the resources and technical expertise to keep all of your properties protected from fabric pests.

• Online reporting - Access your pest control data 24/7 using Rentokil's online tool - PestNetOnline. Stay on top of third-party audits with PestNetOnline’s easy-to-use interface.

Fabric pest prevention

While the treatment of fabric pests should be left to professionals, there are a few things you can do to prevent a fabric pest infestation in your business:

• Have an annual air duct cleaning if there are animals on your property that frequently shed or have long hair/fur.
• Seal up entry points so that more fabric pests do not enter your property. Use silicone caulk to fill in cracks and crevices.
• Practice good sanitation to make your property less attractive to pests.
• Schedule regular inspections with a pest control Technician to identify any conditions conducive to fabric pests before an infestation occurs.

If you believe that your property has been infested by carpet beetles or any other fabric pests, the first thing you should do is contact the experts at Rentokil.

It is very difficult to identify what type of fabric pest is infesting a space without having the proper training. Rentokil Technicians are state-licensed applicators that have been trained in the biology and behavior of fabric pests.

For solutions you can trust, call us today at 1-855-633-6260 or contact us online today.