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Carpet
beetles Adult
Carpet Beetle Carpet Beetle Larva Carpet beetles originally
get their name from the fact that they feed on wool carpets. Today most of
our carpets are made from synthetic materials, but this does not mean that
they are any less of a problem because of their diverse diets. They are known
to feed on any item composed of animal fibers such as wool, furs, silk, feather,
felt and leather. They may also feed on clothing, beddings and floor
coverings. Only the larva feed on fabric and cause damage. The adult beetles
feed on flowers. They feed in dark, undisturbed areas such as closets,
attics, along and under carpet edging, under furniture, air conditioning
ducts where they feed on lint, pet hair and other debris. They are also known
to eat bees and wasp nests, stored foods such as dried meats, seeds, grains
and cereals. There are a number of
species of carpet beetles that are active in For more information on carpet beetles or to book a
treatment contact
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