Carpet Beetle | Paramount Pest Control

Did you know? Carpet beetle larvae feed on dry materials of animal origin such as: wool, fur, silk, felt, dried meat, carcasses. Carpets, rugs, underlay, wall hangings, clothing, wool insulation and insect collections are frequently damaged.

Fact: Carpet beetles are small insect pests that cause damage by feeding on a variety of animal based material in homes and other buildings. Larvae of carpet beetles feed on dry materials inside homes and other buildings

Carpet beetles are widely known for the damage they cause to a variety of materials of animal origin.

The distribution of carpet beetles is more widespread that that of clothes moths, due to their higher tolerance of humidity.

Their activity is usually restricted to dark, undisturbed areas, where feeding may lead to the accumulation of droppings and cast skins.

They are often found around windows, migrating out to find flowers, this is probably how they get into homes on cut flowers, then commence looking for a place to lay their eggs.

CARPET BEETLE
(Order: Coleoptera)
Their activities are restricted to dark undisturbed areas, often found around windows, once indoors they look for an egg laying site. 20-40 days life cycle