5 Best Things You Can Do To Protect Your Home From Carpet Beetles

Carpet beetles are a problem for many households around Adelaide. They can be difficult to detect because of their small size. They are also a problem that, if left untreated, can't be handled with a quick fix. To best protect your home and your family, it is important to educate yourself about these pests. In this blog I will talk about the 5 best things you can do to protect your home from common carpet beetles.

When to look out for carpet beetles

Carpet beetles are one of the most common pests in the home. They are attracted to fabric and will often invade your home through furniture, clothes, and other fabrics. This makes them a pest that you need to watch for all year round. When you combine this with the carpet beetle larvae taking 9 months to develop into an adult (which means 9 months of eating), it's no wonder they are a big problem across Adelaide. MD Pest Control is often called out when the adults appear in Spring and early Summer, but prevention is always better than cure. This is the reason we recommend you have a regular carpet beetle treatment.

What do carpet beetles look like & where do they live?

Carpet beetle adults are typically black or reddish-brown colour and have a hard, oval-shaped body. These beetles are not harmful to humans, but they can be irritating and annoying if you have an allergy. The biggest problem is the cost of replacing the clothes, carpets, rugs, or furniture they damage. 

Adult black carpet beetles are one of the most common household pests and they can infest any area of the home, including carpets, furniture, and even clothing. These pests are often difficult to identify, but there are some telltale signs to look for. For example, their droppings are often found in or near the locations they are living. They are also attracted to moisture and are often found in clothes, bedding, linens, upholstery, furniture, and rugs. Because they eat organic materials, they tend to leave black, powder-like spots and holes in material where they have been feeding.

How to protect your home from carpet beetles

 Carpet beetles are a common household problem that can be solved by taking a few precautions:
1. Vacuum and empty the vacuum bag or canister regularly.
2. Always inspect new clothes for any signs of beetles.
3. Store woolens, furs and other natural fibers in airtight containers.
4. Wash all clothing in hot water with detergent.
5. Have a regular general pest control spray done inside your home.
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We hope that our post has provided you with some good information on keeping your home free of the varied carpet beetles. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us anytime at 0407 614 220 or book a general pest spray online. Thank you for reading, we are always excited when one of our posts is able to provide useful information on a topic like this!