Carpet moths and clothes moths have become a real headache for North London homes over the last few years. Period properties, fitted wool carpets, natural fibre rugs, vintage textiles. All the things that make a home feel beautiful are exactly what moths love to eat.
By the time you spot the damage, the larvae have already been feeding for weeks or months. Threadbare patches under sofas. Small holes in cashmere jumpers. Bald spots along the skirting board. Once moths take hold, DIY sprays and chemical bombs rarely solve it properly, and most of them flood your home with harsh ingredients you do not want around your family.
That is why Julian Hurst Interiors has partnered exclusively with Behar Profex, a fourth generation London family business that has been caring for fine rugs and natural fibre carpets for decades. Their Moth Shield system is manufactured in the UK from organic oils, is completely odourless, and is safe around children and pets. It destroys moth eggs, larvae and adults, then keeps deterring them long after the treatment.
Carpet moth larvae feed on the protein keratin, found in animal and natural fibres. That puts wool carpets, sisal, jute, seagrass and natural rugs right at the top of their menu. Synthetic carpets such as polypropylene are not affected because they contain no protein, but most premium carpets sold across North London are wool blends precisely because wool feels better underfoot, lasts longer and looks better in period properties.
If you are buying or have recently bought a new wool carpet, prevention is straightforward. We supply a range of Victoria Carpets EasiCare ranges and we can recommend Brockway, the only British carpet manufacturer that offers a five year moth guarantee on its wool ranges. Pair that with a Moth Shield treatment and your carpet is genuinely protected.
Larvae prefer dark, undisturbed areas. Under wardrobes. Behind sofas. The edges of fitted carpets where they meet the skirting board. By the time the damage is visible from the centre of the room, the infestation has usually been active for several months. Moving furniture every few months and vacuuming the edges thoroughly is a basic preventative habit, but it will not stop an active infestation on its own.
We visit your North London home, identify affected areas, place pheromone traps if needed, and confirm the scale of the problem. No obligation, no charge for the visit within our service area
We treat all affected carpets, rugs, upholstery and storage areas using Moth Shield trigger sprays. The vapour penetrates deep into the pile and reaches eggs and larvae you cannot see.
We place Sentinel vapourisers and mini vapourisers in key locations for ongoing protection. Each lasts 90 days, after which you can either refill via us or order direct from Behar Profex.
Yes. Moth Shield is made from a blend of natural organic oils manufactured in the UK. It contains no harmful chemicals, releases no toxic fumes and is odourless once dispersed. You and your family do not need to leave the home during or after treatment. Pets can stay in the property as normal.
The initial trigger spray application kills active moths, larvae and eggs in treated areas. We then place Sentinel vapourisers that provide continuous deterrent protection for 90 days each. With refills, you can keep that protection going indefinitely. For homes with a history of recurring infestation, ongoing vapouriser placement is the most effective long term strategy.
No. Behar Profex developed Moth Shield specifically for use on antique Persian, Oriental and natural fibre carpets where harsh chemicals would be devastating. It is safe on wool, silk, cotton, jute, sisal, seagrass and synthetic fibres alike. We have used it on rugs valued at tens of thousands of pounds without issue.
No. This is one of the key reasons we chose Moth Shield over chemical pest control. There is no fumigation, no heat treatment tent, no need to box up clothes or remove pets. Treatment usually takes between one and three hours depending on the size of the property, and you can carry on as normal during and afterwards.
Active moths and visible larvae are usually eliminated within 48 hours of treatment. New moth sightings drop sharply within the first week. We recommend a follow up visit after four to six weeks to monitor pheromone traps and confirm the infestation is fully cleared.
Cost depends on the size of your home and the extent of the infestation. We do not believe in fixed quotes from a phone call because we cannot see the problem until we visit. The in-home assessment is free across our North London service area and you receive a clear written quote on the day. Most homes are treated for a fraction of the cost of replacing affected carpets.
Yes. This is one of the advantages of working with a flooring specialist. If your existing carpets are too far gone, we can supply and fit new wool carpets, including Brockway ranges that come with a five year moth guarantee, and treat the property at the same time so the new carpet is protected from day one.
Yes. Although carpet moths and clothes moths are different species, they respond to the same Moth Shield treatment. We treat wardrobes, drawers, blanket boxes, curtains and upholstery as part of the same visit. Mini vapourisers slot neatly inside storage areas for ongoing protection.