There are many types of fabric pests- Silverfish, clothes moths and carpet beetles to name a few. Except for the Silverfish, the main food of fabric pests is a protein called Keratin. This is present in fibers of animals such as wool from sheep. Other mate
rials they thrive on are fur, woolens, leather, hair, or other organic matter. Silverfish prefer to eat substances of plant origin such as cottons. They also like to eat starch in wallpaper and bookbindings.
Silverfish live in walls that are wallpapered, dens and libraries, closets and storage areas. Fabric pests lay eggs in 100% wool carpets, and in garments stored in closets and attics, where larvae can feed on materials for up to one year. The control procedures and treatment of these pests vary, please call our office so that the pests are cleared to your satisfaction. |
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In Southern California wood destroying beetles are not as common as termites, but they can infest and damage wood structures and furniture. Signs are sawdust to powder-like shavings and holes from 1/32” to 3/8”. Fumigation or a Thermapure treatment will control these pests.
They have known to infest kitchen/bathroom cabinet-furniture and hardwood floors.
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