Advice
Protecting Wardrobes and Carpets From Moths
Clothes moth caterpillars feed on wool, fur and other natural fibres, so regular checks, clean storage and tidy habits go a long way to protecting your belongings.
Read the guide →The first step is a proper look at the property. We work in Maidencombe and the TQ1 area, and we tell you what we find in plain language before we do anything. Most visits are a straightforward inspection, a treatment of the affected areas and some storage advice.
More space, more places to check
A big house in Maidencombe has guest rooms, loft storage, built-in wardrobes and long runs of carpet. Some of those rooms may not be opened for weeks. Moth larvae feed slowly and quietly, so damage might only show when you pull out a winter coat or lift a rug.
We work through the property in order: bedrooms, wardrobes, carpets, soft furnishings and storage, plus the loft if there is access. Finding the source matters more than killing the few adults you can see, because the breeding site keeps producing new moths.
Looking after holiday lets
Holiday lets around Maidencombe can sit empty between bookings, with throws, cushions, rugs and spare bedding stored in cupboards. That is a good environment for moths. A guest who finds a hole in a blanket may well mention it in feedback, so catching it early is worthwhile.
We can inspect between lets or at the end of the season, treat any infested areas and suggest a simple checklist for cleaners: look at carpet edges, check stored bedding and use sealed bags for linen. Pheromone traps in key rooms give an early warning. We note what we find in each room.
Open fields and coastal air
Fields close by and a coastal setting mean windows are often open, so moths do wander in. That alone is not a problem. If they settle in dark corners and food cupboards it becomes one, and a quick check each season keeps small issues small. We also cover Torquay and Teignmouth if you are just outside Maidencombe. If you notice damage after a long spell away, give us a ring and we will look at the rooms that were shut up and tell you plainly what is going on.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first sign of clothes moths in a big house?
Often it is a small, irregular hole in wool or cashmere, or fine silky webbing in a wardrobe corner. Seeing small buff moths flutter away when you open a cupboard is another clue.
Can you inspect a holiday let between guests?
Yes. We check wardrobes, bedding stores, carpets and soft furnishings, report what we find and treat any affected spots. We can also suggest a routine for your cleaners.
Do pheromone traps get rid of moths?
Not by themselves. They attract male moths and are mostly a monitoring tool, showing whether moths are present and whether numbers fall after treatment. The source of the larvae still has to be dealt with.