How to Kill Worms in Your Carpet Sprinkle diatomaceous earth over carpeting to kill larvae. . Remove furniture and shampoo the carpet using carpet shampoo and hot water, which will kill the larvae more easily than cold water. . Vacuum the carpet again after shampooing when it is dry to remove dead larvae.
What kind of worms live in carpet?
The larvae of beetles have a healthy appetite for thick carpet fibers — hence their name — animal fibers, wool, hair silk, furniture, blankets and other household fabrics. Carpet beetles are about 1/8th to 3/16th of an inch in size and look like small, fuzzy worms or little, dark beetles.
How do you get tapeworms out of carpet?
After vacuuming, you can start steam cleaning all the areas in your house. Steam the carpets, curtains, drapes, furniture, rugs, and every other area that you vacuumed. The heat and moisture will kill the adult tapeworms (and fleas, too, if there are any) and will destroy the eggs.
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