Pest Blogs

Key Points Carpet beetle larvae cause all fabric damage Removing larvae is more important than killing adults Cleaning and heat are the most effective methods

Key Points Carpet beetles usually enter homes accidentally Adults fly in from outdoors or hitchhike on items Infested items are a common indoor source Larvae

Key Points Carpet beetle infestations usually start quietly Larvae cause damage long before adults are noticed Early signs are often found in hidden areas Fabric

Key Points Carpet beetle damage is caused by larvae, not adult beetles Damage often appears irregular and patchy Natural fibers are most affected Damage is

Key Points Carpet beetle eggs are extremely small and difficult to spot Eggs are typically white or off-white and oval in shape They’re laid in

Key Points Carpet beetle larvae are small, elongated, and covered in tiny hairs They are often mistaken for worms, caterpillars, or other insects Larvae cause

Key Points Carpet beetle larvae cause all household damage Adults are usually a warning sign, not the problem Natural fibers are the primary food source

Animals like moles, raccoons, and gophers may appear adorable, but they can become prevalent and harmful pests in various parts of the country, causing damage

Key Points Carpet beetles do not bite or sting Skin irritation is caused by larval hairs, not bites Rashes are often mistaken for bed bugs

If you’ve been hearing a sharp “click” sound at night, finding slender dark beetles near windows, or watching a beetle flip itself into the air,

Key Points Carpet beetles in cars usually come from infested items Larvae cause the problem, not adult beetles Fabric seats and carpets are most affected

Cover Photo By: Tony (License) If you wake up in the morning covered in itching blisters, you may be concerned about bedbug infestations. These microscopic