Contrary to popular belief carpet beetles do not just live in your carpet which means that you can have a problem with these pests even if you only have hardwood or tile floors.
Do carpet beetles go on ceilings.
Although carpet beetles don t pose any risk to humans beyond a potential allergic reaction the larvae do chew through fabric doing damage that s often mistaken for moths.
When you re not using the fabric store it somewhere airtight to make it harder for beetles to access.
The only option is to learn how to control them so that they don t infest your home.
Many of us have seen them but few people know what these miniscule insects are actually capable of.
Carpet beetles are mainly found in northern regions of the world such as north africa north america central america the middle east europe and virtually all mediterranean nations.
Though these insects will do damage to fabric they known to be a pest in food products as well.
Often times mistaken for some sort of ladybug because of their characteristic shape and sometimes spotted carapace carpet beetles are small about 1 8 th to 1 4 th of an inch long dome shaped insects with an appetite for fashion and furniture.
Carpet beetles are a fairly common pest.
Carpet beetles occur naturally outdoors and then make their way into buildings.
Once mated the female carpet beetle avoids light and may move indoors to lay eggs in suitable dark areas.
Go through your storage looking for old materials that could foster carpet beetle growth.
If you discover a tiny beetle near that area in the spring or summer months without a shadow of a doubt you have a carpet beetle infestation.
We continue to receive many calls us about this insect and we see an upward trend in their appearance in homes and businesses.
You cannot really escape these carpet beetles wherever you go.
Carpet beetles mainly eat pollen and can be spotted in the warmer months around your windows desperately trying to get out.
In general they.
Although they do not structurally damage a home or bite people large numbers can destroy clothing and rugs.
They also feed on clothing and other materials.
These insects have a unique digestive system that absorbs keratin which is a protein found in skin fur and hair.
This is why the adult beetles are now climbing walls and heading for windows looking for a way to get outside to feed and mate.
Thoroughly clean and wash all the fabrics you keep in your home on a regular basis.
Strangely enough the adult carpet beetle feeds on pollen and nectar and is common on outdoor plants.
In nature carpet beetles recycle animal matter feeding on dead animals and insects shed hair and feathers.
