Carpet beetles are very small, round and patterned in mottled, checkerboard, or wavy lines; with black, white, gray, brown, or orange colors. These insects are often found inside homes, living under carpets and rugs, and in crevices; where hair and dead insects have accumulated.
Between late May and early August, mating occurs and the Carpet beetle lays their eggs in air ducts, in closets, under furniture; or under baseboards. Once hatched, the larvae (also known as a woolly bear), will hide in dark, undisturbed areas; and feed on organic material. These small pest invaders cause big insect control problems for homeowners, when they travel from room to room, quickly infesting a home; and causing damage to household items.
Hungry Carpet beetles will feed on a variety of animal and plant products, and cause the most concern for homeowners, when they damage carpets, furniture, clothing and valuable food supplies. Strong indications of a wide-spread pest control problem, include the presence of damaged household items, molted larval skins in dark areas, and an abundance of adult Carpet beetles; near windows.
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