What’s This Bug Eating Up My Carpets?
01/22/2019
Unfortunately for homeowners, there are many bugs that can crawl around, in, or under, your carpets. Thankfully, most of them will not do harm to y...
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You’ve heard of beetles, you’ve heard of carpets, but you’ve probably never heard of carpet beetles before!
Carpet beetles are an interesting type of pests found in Maryland homes. These tiny insects are now quite common to the area and can be found in a myriad of landscapes, gardens, and home interiors. Classified within the family dermestids, carpet beetles occur in hundreds of various species and types. The most common types of carpet beetles include the varied carpet beetle, the furniture carpet beetle, and the black carpet beetle. Here are some common characteristics shared between the three species:
- Round shaped bodies
- Clubbed antennae
- Thick exoskeletons
Like certain moths and pantry pests in Maryland, the carpet beetle isn’t a real threat – it’s the larvae. Carpet beetle larvae feed on and destroy furniture, carpet, and fabrics in the home. Adult beetles fly into the home from open doors or windows or are transported inside on potted plants and greenery. They will then lay their eggs in furniture, clothing, and rugs. Long-term beetle activity will lead to infestations, which could continue long into the future.
How To Prevent Carpet Beetles From Entering Your Home
Worried about carpet beetles making their way into your home? You’re not alone. Here are a few quick and easy tips for prevention around Maryland properties:
- Check all screens in the home for holes, rips, or tears.
- Make sure doors and windows remain closed or are screened.
- Caulk and seal potential entry points with some form of waterproof sealant.
- Thoroughly check all second-hand items before bringing them into the home.
- If possible, get year-round pest control inspections from a reputable provider such as American Pest.
Carpet beetles could also be found hidden in the yard and garden. Although there is no way to completely eliminate these creatures from your landscaping, you can practice good general pest control by eliminating standing water, maintaining the grass, and pruning overhanging greenery.
If carpet beetles do make their way into the house, turn to the professional team at American Pest.
American Pest Is Your Best Defense Against Carpet Beetles
Thanks to their diet of fabrics, clothing, and animal products, carpet beetles can thrive in a home if left alone. Long-term infestations can quickly become chronic problems and dramatically impact your quality of life.
If faced with a potential carpet beetle problem, the first and best thing to do is contact the professionals at American Pest. Our trained exterminators have everything it takes to eliminate potential problems, starting with these three steps:
- We take great pride in our identification skills, quickly and easily determining the source of your worries. American Pest goes the extra mile by checking for entry points, pest prey, and any other consideration that could lead to a greater pest problem.
- Our operatives work alongside you and your family to create an actionable plan for treatment.
- We create a pest-free guarantee that is simple and easy to follow – all pests are gone, or we come back to re-treat for free!
American Pest is the leading provider of carpet beetle control in the Maryland area. Complete your home’s protection program by getting in contact with one of our highly skilled pros right away. We are standing by to receive your contact form at any time and ready to get you started on our effective home pest control services.
