Do Moths Eat Non Wool Carpets

Clothes moths can digest protein fibers such as wool, silk and specialty hair fibers, but these insects will also find and eat protein substances on synthetic fibers.

Will carpet moths eat synthetic carpet?

Although carpet moths prefer natural carpets, such as those made of wool, they can attack all kinds of carpets including those containing man-made fibres. Nylon and polypropylene carpets might offer a less tasty diet for moths but synthetic fibres are still ideal for nesting and hiding their eggs.

What is the best carpet to avoid moths?

Opt for man-made fibre carpets to reduce the chances of carpet moths visiting your home. However, nearly all manufacturers are mothproofing carpets now. The best mothproofed wool carpets on the market are Penthouse and Telenzo.