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Will Pest Control Treatment Stain my Carpet or Floor?

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A very common question we get when our team arrives to perform general pest control treatment is: will pest control spray or treatment stain my carpet? We certainly understand where the concern comes from. Many of us are homeowners as well, and want to protect our floors and carpets from staining. However, the answer in our case is no!

Our pest control treatment options will not stain or force you to find a local carpet cleaning company. Let’s talk about how our pest control treatment works, and explain why you don’t have to worry about our technicians damaging your home.

Where Do Pest Control Companies Spray Treatment in my Home?

We offer a wide variety of pest control solutions that are highly customizable depending on the pest you have in your home. However, when most people think of pest control spray, they are thinking of the spray included in most of our General Pest Control treatment plans. This specific spray is rarely applied to carpets or the floor of the home.

When our technicians use this spray they focus on the baseboards of each room. These are the areas where pests would be most likely to enter the home from. This pest control treatment is designed to keep pests from entering the house using safe compounds that act as a deterrent to unwelcome insects.

The only case in which a technician would definitely need to spray the carpet is in flea extermination and control, or to exterminate another type of carpet insect. In this case it is necessary because the insect lives in the carpet specifically. However, even in that case, the compounds we use are safe for your home. They are designed not to stain or damage your carpet or floor.

Which Bugs Are Eating my Carpet?

Is your carpet already damaged thanks to an unwelcome pest invader? There are a few specific types of insects that are famous for destroying carpets.

Silverfish

One of the most common culprits of carpet damage is the silverfish. This insect is noticeable for the three large bristles on their rear, and are a common household pest. They are notorious for destroying or damaging carpets. Common signs of silverfish infestation include holes in the carpeting with yellow stains, and fecal matter on the carpet or in room corners.

Carpet Beetles

Carpet beetles are so infamous for damaging carpets that they were named after it! These insects have a small dark oval body, with varying color on their backs or wings. They don’t normally consume carpet as adults, but if they get into your house they lay eggs in the carpet. These eggs then hatch, and the newborn carpet beetles go to work destroying and consuming the carpet.

Call our Clegg’s team if you notice the following signs of activity: shed skins on or near your carpet, fecal pellets around carpet, irregular holes in carpet or furniture.

Carpet Moths

Carpet moths are small for a moth, but the damage they cause can be anything but small. While one moth cannot do much damage on its own, it is their larvae you have to watch for. One female moth can lay hundreds of eggs in your carpet that hatch and eat everything. Keep an eye out for common signs of carpet moth damage like:

  • Loose carpet fibers where carpet has been eaten
  • Moths flying in your home
  • Small cocoons that blend in with your carpet
  • Larvae moving in your rug or carpet

If you think you may have carpet moths, call our Clegg’s team at (888) MRCLEGG and have one of our team members perform a FREE inspection of your carpet!

Worried About Your Carpet? Call Clegg’s!

While our pest control treatment options won’t damage your carpet, some pests definitely will! If you think you have a problem with pests in your carpet or home, call our team at (888) MRCLEGG and schedule a FREE inspection. We are standing by and ready to defend your home, give us a call today!

Savings Opportunities

$39 OFF

Initial General Pest Control Service

Residential and new customers only. Must sign up for pest control maintenance plan. Must be 18 or older to redeem. Some restrictions may apply and cannot be combined with any other offers. Limit one per household. Call your local branch for more details.

15% OFF

Clegg's Military Discount

Are you a current or former member of our nation’s military? We would like to show our thanks and appreciation for your service in the form of a special discount on Clegg’s Pest Control services. Some restrictions may apply. Limit one per household.

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Clegg's Locations

Asheville
276-B Haywood Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
Charlotte
1520 Industrial Center Cir.
Charlotte, NC 28213
Clinton
205 Wall St.
Clinton, NC 28328
Durham
2401 Reichard St.
Durham, NC 27705
Fayetteville
500 S. Eastern Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Greenville
864 Rivit St.
Greenville, NC 27834
Kernersville
740 Indeneer Dr.
Kernersville, NC 27284
Morehead City
2700 Bridges St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
New Bern
218 Kale Rd.
New Bern, NC 28562
Raleigh
3751 Bastion Ln.
Raleigh, NC 27604
Smithfield
1520 S. Brightleaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
Southport
4075 Old Bridge Rd. SE
Southport, NC 28461
Wilmington
3417 Enterprise Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28405

Protection on all fronts

From the couch to the cubicle.

Do you think you may have an infestation?  Don’t waste any more time.  We need to fortify your defenses against an array of formidable foes.  We offer a wide array of residential as well as commercial grade services throughout North Carolina.

Residential Pest Control

Our residential pest management plans are custom tailored to your specific situation and need.

Commercial Pest Control

Pest control services for schools, hospitals, apartment complexes, offices, and everything in between.

Current Promotions

$39 OFF

Initial General Pest Control Service

Residential and new customers only. Must sign up for pest control maintenance plan. Must be 18 or older to redeem. Some restrictions may apply and cannot be combined with any other offers. Limit one per household. Call your local branch for more details.

$100 OFF

New Initial Termite Services

Some restrictions may apply and cannot be combined with any other offers. Limit one per household. Applies to new initial termite services only. Does not include termite reports for closings or termite pretreatment services. No cash value. Must be 18 or older to redeem

15% OFF

Initial Bed Bug Control Services

Residential and New Customers Only. Call your local branch for details! Excludes Bedding Encasements. Some restrictions may apply and cannot be combined with any other offers. Limit one per household.

15% OFF

Clegg's Military Discount

Are you a current or former member of our nation’s military? We would like to show our thanks and appreciation for your service in the form of a special discount on Clegg’s Pest Control services. Some restrictions may apply. Limit one per household.

$100 OFF

Initial Moisture Control Services

Some restrictions may apply and cannot be combined with any other offers. Limit one per household. Applies to initial moisture services only. No Cash Value. Must be 18 or older to redeem.

All Locations

Click on a location below to learn more about services, solutions, and pests in your area.

276-B Haywood Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
1520 Industrial Center Cir.
Charlotte, NC 28213
205 Wall St.
Clinton, NC 28328
2401 Reichard St.
Durham, NC 27705
500 S. Eastern Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
864 Rivit St.
Greenville, NC 27834
740 Indeneer Dr.
Kernersville, NC 27284
2700 Bridges St.
Morehead City, NC 28557
218 Kale Rd.
New Bern, NC 28562
3751 Bastion Ln.
Raleigh, NC 27604
1520 S. Brightleaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
4075 Old Bridge Rd. SE
Southport, NC 28461
3417 Enterprise Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28405

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