How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetle? Risks, Prevention Tips & What to Know
Learn how to get rid of carpet beetles, understand the risks they pose, and discover effective prevention tips to protect your home from infestations.
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Carpet Beetle
Reviewed by Daniel Brady
CEO at AnchorPest Services
Updated July, 25
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How to Identify Carpet Beetle
Learn to spot carpet beetles by their small, oval bodies, varied colors, and distinctive patterns. Look for shed skins and fabric damage.
📏 Overall Size & Shape
⚠️ Active infestation
🎨 Covering & Coloration
Varied colors; scales, spots, or bands.
🦵 Appendages
⚠️ Larval activity detected
👁️ Head & Sensory Organs
⚠️ Insect presence likely
🦷 Mouthparts & Feeding
⚠️ Beetle activity indoors
🔎 Distinctive Marks or Tools
⚠️ Fiber damage from larvae
Key Distinguishing Features
- Burrows: Do not create burrows; larvae hide in dark, undisturbed areas like under carpets and furniture.
- Behaviour: Adults are attracted to light, while larvae avoid light and are slow-moving.
- Habitat: Commonly found indoors in closets, attics, and storage areas with natural fibers.
- Diet: Larvae feed on animal products such as wool, silk, feathers, and leather; adults feed on pollen and nectar.
Quick Size Comparison
About the size of a sesame seed, similar to a small ant or ladybug.
Are You Seeing These Warning Signs?
If you notice ANY of these signs, you likely have an active Carpet Beetle infestation. Time is critical - contact us immediately.
⚠️ Active infestation
Shed skins or larval casings found near carpets or fabrics
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Possible fabric damage
Small, irregular holes in carpets, clothing, or upholstery
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Larval activity detected
Presence of tiny, bristly larvae crawling on surfaces or in hidden areas
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Insect presence likely
Accumulation of fine, powdery frass (insect droppings) beneath infested items or along baseboards.
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Beetle activity indoors
Adult beetles seen near windowsills or light sources.
Immediate professional assessment required
⚠️ Fiber damage from larvae
Faded or discolored patches on rugs or fabrics where fibers have been grazed by larvae.
Immediate professional assessment required
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Why DIY Methods Always Fail
Save yourself time, money, and frustration. Here's why store-bought solutions don't work:
Vacuuming
Problem: Vacuuming only removes visible beetles and larvae, missing hidden eggs and pests deep in fibers
Result: Infestation quickly returns
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Diatomaceous earth
Problem: Diatomaceous earth only affects adult beetles, not eggs or larvae
Result: Infestation continues despite treatment
Borax powder
Problem: Borax powder does not reach larvae hidden deep in carpets or cracks
Result: Infestation persists despite surface treatment
Steam cleaning
Problem: Steam may not reach deep into carpet fibers or hidden areas where larvae and eggs reside
Result: Infestation persists despite cleaning
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Targets entire colony, not just visible insects or rodents
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Prevention Plan
Long-term exclusion strategies
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Proper cleanup and sanitization
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