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Common signs
If you notice these around your home, it is usually time for a professional treatment.
- Irregular holes in carpet or fabric.
- Woolly patches on clothes in storage.
- Tiny brown beetles around windows.
- Shed skins on carpet.
How we treat them
What a licensed Melbourne visit typically includes.
- 1Source Location: Finding where they're hiding.
- 2Targeted Spray: Treating affected areas.
- 3Preventative Dusting: Roof voids and storage areas.
- 4Advice: Proper storage techniques.
Melbourne's Most Trusted Pest Control
Same-day technicians from our Greenvale base across Melbourne's north — Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park, Tullamarine and Broadmeadows. Clear quotes, no hidden fees.
Pricing
From $199
Treatment Time
1-2 hours
Warranty
3-month guarantee
Safety
Safe for fabrics
Why Melbourne Chooses Pest Eraze
Licensed & Fully Insured
VBA licensed technicians with $20M public liability insurance. Your property is always protected.
Local Melbourne Techs
Our technicians live in Melbourne - not subcontractors from interstate. They know local pests inside out.
Same-Day Emergency
Call before 12pm, we'll be there today. Because pests don't wait and neither should you.
Family & Pet Safe
All products are APVMA-approved and safe for use around children and pets.
Transparent Pricing
Upfront quotes with no hidden fees, call-out charges, or weekend surcharges. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Written Warranty
Eligible treatments include written cover terms and re-treatment conditions.
Carpet Beetles Control Service Areas in Melbourne
Outside our north-Melbourne same-day zone? Call us to check — we quote further jobs case by case.
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow do I know if I have carpet beetles?
Signs include irregular holes in carpet or natural fibre clothing, tiny brown oval beetles (2-4mm) on windowsills, small hairy larvae in carpet edges and under furniture, and shed larval skins. Carpet beetles are attracted to light and often found on windows.
QHow much does carpet beetle treatment cost?
Carpet beetle treatment in Melbourne costs between $199 and $350 depending on the extent of the infestation and number of rooms affected. Treatment includes targeted spray in affected areas and preventative dusting in roof voids and storage spaces.
QCan carpet beetles damage clothes?
Yes. Carpet beetle larvae feed on natural fibres including wool, silk, cotton, fur, feathers, and leather. They can destroy expensive clothing, carpets, upholstery, and stored items. Synthetic fibres are generally safe unless blended with natural materials.
Carpet Beetle Control in Melbourne
Carpet beetles are a silent and often overlooked pest that causes significant damage to natural fibre items in Melbourne homes. Unlike moths, carpet beetle damage often goes unnoticed until valuable carpets, clothing, or furnishings are permanently ruined. The larvae - not the adult beetles - are responsible for the damage, feeding on wool, silk, cotton, fur, feathers, leather, and even dried food products.
Types of Carpet Beetles in Melbourne
- Varied Carpet Beetle: The most common species in Melbourne homes. Small (2-3mm), round beetles with mottled brown, white, and yellow scales. Larvae are hairy and brown, about 4-5mm long
- Black Carpet Beetle: Slightly larger (3-5mm), oval, and uniformly dark brown to black. Larvae are golden-brown and carrot-shaped
- Australian Carpet Beetle: Native species, round with distinctive markings. Found more commonly in homes near bushland
Signs of Carpet Beetle Infestation
- Irregular holes: Unlike moth damage (which is more uniform), carpet beetles leave irregular, patchy damage on fabrics and carpet
- Shed larval skins: Small hairy casings found along carpet edges, in wardrobes, and under furniture
- Adult beetles on windows: Adult carpet beetles are attracted to light and are often found on windowsills in spring and summer
- Damaged items in storage: Items stored undisturbed for long periods (woollen blankets, suits, uniforms) are favourite targets
Professional Carpet Beetle Treatment
Our treatment targets both larvae and adults across all affected areas. We spray carpets (focusing on edges and under furniture), treat wardrobes and storage areas, and apply insecticidal dust in roof voids where adult beetles often lay eggs. We also provide detailed advice on storage practices and prevention strategies to stop reinfestations.
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