Carpet Beetles Extension

Carpet beetles are common pests of fabrics.

Carpet beetles extension.

Dermestid beetles are common insects that likely can be found in most any home in colorado. Some are known as carpet beetles because they can feed on woolen carpets. Carpet beetles download pdf. For information about umaine extension programs and resources visit extension umaine edu.

Four species of carpet beetles are of major concern in maine. Black carpet beetle adult and larvae. The best way to combat carpet beetles in homes is to reduce their food sources. They feed outdoors on pollen or not at all.

Potter extension entomologist university of kentucky college of agriculture carpet beetles as their name implies sometimes infest carpets. Find more of our publications and books at extensionpubs umext maine edu. Other substances include powdered milk dog and cat food leather book bindings dead insects bird and rodent nests and even cotton linen rayon and jute especially when stained. The adults fly and some are attracted to lights and windows making.

Most dermestid beetles are scavengers that develop on materials of animal origin including dead insects pet hair lint woolen items furs and feathers. Carpet beetles are difficult to control because most times it is difficult to locate the origin of the infestation. Carpet beetles feed on animal and plant substances such as wool fur feathers hair hides horns silk velvet felts and bone as well as seeds grain cereals cake mixes red pepper rye meal and flour. Adult carpet beetles do not damage fabrics.

Rooms should be cleaned often enough to prevent the accumulation of hair dander and other carpet beetle food materials.