Carpet beetles are small, rounded beetles whose larvae — not the adults — cause the damage. The larvae feed on natural fibers like wool, silk, fur, feathers, and leather, as well as stored food, quietly damaging clothing, rugs, and upholstery in closets and dark storage areas.
Adults are drawn to light and often found near windows, while larvae hide in undisturbed spots. Control combines treatment with thorough cleaning of affected items and storage areas.
How to identify
- Adults: rounded, 1/8 inch, mottled black/brown/white
- Larvae: small, bristly, carrot-shaped, tan to brown
- Adults often found near windows
Signs of an infestation
- Irregular holes in wool, silk, or fur items
- Shed larval skins in drawers and closets
- Damage to stored clothing, rugs, and taxidermy
Risks & concerns
- Damage natural-fiber clothing, rugs, and upholstery
- Larval hairs can irritate sensitive skin
How we treat carpet beetles
We treat harborage areas and entry points, target closets and storage zones, and advise on laundering, vacuuming, and storage to eliminate the larvae.
Carpet Beetles control
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