Moth and Insect Treatment For Wool Area Rugs

Save Your Wool Area Rugs from the Devastating Effects of Moths with Oriental Rug Salon’s Expert Treatment

Are you familiar with moths’ unfortunate love affair with your beloved wool area rugs? A single webbing or case-making moth infestation can reduce your cherished rug into a moth meal, causing significant and sometimes irreversible damage. It’s essential to understand these devastating effects and, more importantly, the treatment process offered by Oriental Rug Salon to keep your rugs safe.

The Moth Menace: Wool Rugs at Risk

Why are moths so attracted to your wool area rugs? To lay their eggs, moths search for environments rich in keratin, a protein found in abundance in wool. These eggs then hatch into larvae, the real culprits behind the damage, feeding on your rugs’ natural fibers, causing holes, threadbare spots, and ruining their intricate designs.

Some significant signs of moth damage include visible holes in the rug, shedding, loose pile, and small cocoons or larvae. Moth infestations can also leave behind a distinctly unpleasant smell, damaging not only the visual appeal of your rug but also its overall ambiance.

Oriental Rug Salon: Your Rug’s Guardian Against Moths

Oriental Rug Salon, renowned for its superior rug cleaning and treatment services, provides a comprehensive solution to save your wool rugs from becoming a moth’s next meal. Utilizing state-of-the-art methods, Oriental Rug Salon applies a specialized, odorless souring agent containing pyrethrum, a natural insecticide derived from chrysanthemum flowers, known for its effectiveness in warding off insects.

How Oriental Rug Salon’s Moth Treatment Works

This exceptional moth treatment process involves a thorough cleaning of the wool rug to remove any eggs or larvae that may have taken residence. The rug is then treated with the pyrethrum-based souring agent, which is safe for your rug and environment and effectively deters moths and other insects.

The souring agent’s unique formulation makes your wool rug unattractive to insects without compromising its aesthetic appeal or texture. With its odorless property, the souring agent leaves your rug with its natural, pleasant smell intact.

Long-lasting Moth Protection for Your Wool Area Rugs

Oriental Rug Salon’s moth treatment offers lasting protection for your wool rugs, giving you peace of mind. However, routine checks are recommended to ensure your rugs remain moth-free. Look out for any signs of infestation, such as larvae, cocoons, or unusual rug damage.

In summary, the moth menace does not have to spell disaster for your wool area rugs. With Oriental Rug Salon’s expert treatment process, your rugs can remain unappealing to insects while retaining their aesthetic and sentimental value. Remember, prevention is better than cure. Ensure regular cleaning and treatment of your rugs to protect them from potential moth damage.

For more information about Oriental Rug Salon’s moth treatment process for wool rugs, please visit our website or contact us today. Save your wool area rugs from the devastating effects of moths with Oriental Rug Salon’s exceptional service.

Oriental Rug Salon is a Certified Partner with the prestigious Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and the International Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI).  We are an international WoolSafe Approved Service Provider and our cleaning services are performed by hand under the watchful eye of a Rug Master. Oriental Rug Salon services clients throughout the United States and offers FREE rug pick-up and delivery throughout Lee, Collier and Charlotte County Florida.

For more information about Oriental Rug Salon and our Oriental and Persian area rug cleaning services and insect repellants, please visit us online at https://orientalrugsalon.com/ or give us a call at 239-424-8171.  You can also visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OrientalRugSalon/