Evidence Centre
Case-bearing carpet moth evidence
Tinea pellionella
Photographs of the signs that carpet moths leave behind, each labelled with what it may indicate. Compare what you have found at your property against these references.
Structural damageCarpet damage at a room edge
Thinning and bare patches along a carpet edge beneath furniture.
What this may indicate: Larval feeding in an undisturbed area. Damage almost always starts where the floor is rarely walked on.
- Area
- Living space
- Stage
- Inspection
Educational Reference ImageRelated treatment
