Fabric & pantry pests
Carpet beetles: identification & carpet beetle control
Carpet beetle larvae feed on wool, pet hair, lint and dead insects in wall voids and under baseboards. We find the source, vacuum thoroughly and treat edges, voids and storage areas.
How to identify carpet beetles
- What it looks like
- Adults are round mottled black, white and orange beetles; larvae are tan, bristly and carrot-shaped.
- Size
- 1/8 to 1/4 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Carpet edges, under furniture, closets, air ducts, attics and window sills.
- Commonly confused with
- Bed bug nymphs are smooth and flat; carpet beetle larvae are hairy.
Signs of carpet beetles in your home
- Shed larval skins along baseboards
- Bare patches in wool carpet
- Small round beetles on window sills
Carpet beetles questions homeowners ask
Are carpet beetles mistaken for bed bugs?
Often — carpet beetle larvae cause itchy rashes for some people but do not bite or feed on blood.
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