Dec 1, 2011
There are three potentially destructive carpet beetles species in California. These small pests are among the most difficult indoor pests to control.
Carpet beetle larvae feed in dark, undisturbed locations on dead animals and animal products. Animal products include: fabrics such as silk, wool, leather; pet hair; and feathers. Sometimes they will feed on certain grains and spices. Carpet beetles can establish themselves in warehouses, homes, museums, and other places where suitable food exists.
UC ANR’s free downloadable publication, Carpet Beetles: Pest Notes for Home and Landscape, is a great resource to help reduce the chance of infestation and also to control and eliminate in the event these pests are found.
Topics include:
- Identification and life cycle
- Damage
- Management
Varied carpet beetle larvae feeding on dead insects in a cockroach trap. Photo by Jack Kelly Clark.
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