Carpet Beetles Control
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Carpet Beetles Pest Control

Have you ever noticed some tiny crawlers parading in rugs? If so, what you see is a carpet beetle. They are tiny pests that lurk and ruin carpets, fabrics and sometimes feed on dead insects. They also burrow in clothes or items made of fur, silk and feathers and hide in decorative items made in bones and horns. These creepy crawlers are often within attics and basements and nestled in carpets, tapestries or floor to wall and wall-to-wall carpeting.

Carpet beetle belongs to the same family of beetles categorized as dermestids. They are commonly found in areas such as attics, basements, warehouses, museums and other locations where food is accessible. Though carpet beetle adults don’t feed on carpets and other relevant materials, they can fly going outdoors looking for nectar and pollen from flowers. Whereas their larvae can flourish inside feeding mostly on any fabric materials they can find.

Carpet beetles are capable of wearing out clothing materials, rugs and carpets for they are fed on that material aside, from dead insect carcasses. Often times, they are mistaken as a ladybug however, these pests are brownish in colour. These creatures are approximately ⅛ to 1/4 of an inch size and contains a dome-shaped carapace.

In the event that you think that there may be a carpet beetle infestation, seeking the help of a pest technician is a smart decision. Our authorised pest experts will assess the site, identify the pest species and will urge tailored-fit remedy to completely eradicate the infestation.

Signs of Infestation

Since they predominantly feed on organic thing, carpet beetle’s larvae can thrive in homes without the adults. Whereas adults fly and lay their eggs on furniture, apparel, or carpets and even on infested objects brought inside the home.

Thus, be mindful to wash the home and maintain things spot free and well-maintained to keep these pestering creatures brooding inside your household.

Adult carpet beetles can deem annoyance but less likely. Because of their nature, they are attracted to lights and frequently fly out of the house looking for pollen and nectar. In some instances, if an infestation is positive within your area where you will find a presence of carpet beetles’ eggs and larvae.

The life cycle of carpet beetle larvae ordinarily takes 9 months to form to a fully-developed adult. During summer and spring, female adults can put 25 to 100 eggs, they look white or translucent and are approximately 0.5 to 1mm in size. The eggs can incubate into larvae in about 14 days.

Treatment and Control Management

Ignoring fabric pests such as carpeting beetles can deem extensive damage to families. When left untreated, infestation can spread over a brief period of time. Controlling the infestation can only be effective based on the level of infestation and a mixture of sanitation exclusion.

If you think you have an infestation in your area, seek the aid of pest management experts immediately. Doing a DIY carpet beetle control doesn’t guarantee complete treatment since carpet beetles are tough to take care of. Our authorised pest experts will sort out these fabric pests with the perfect treatment plan.

While treatment of infestations is left with specialists, here are the basic things you can do to manage and control the carpet beetle:

• Use silicone caulk to fill in cracks and crevices. Seal as many entrance ways so that no carpet beetle can fly and lay around the house.
• Practice good sanitation to keep insects from brooding in your premises.
• Book a consultation with pest management specialists to assess the situation and inspect your area which could be conducive for cloth pest brooding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my household pets be affected by the treatment you use?

The safety of your pets is extremely important to us. You may rest assured that any active component they may come into contact with, whether it’s still wet or by inhaling or ingesting, is minute.

Can the spray cause any human health issues?

The spray we employ is typically used in public places such as hospitals and schools and has no adverse effects to humans.

What do I do if accidentally touch any of the areas that have been sprayed?

This will only be an issue if the sprayed areas are still wet. If this happens, wash with soap and lots of water as soon as you can. After a brief period in time water carrier tap water has evaporated and will not cause any harm to you should you come into contact with the area.

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