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You know about the threats posed by termites, cockroaches and rodents, but did you know that carpet beetles also can jeopardize your home and possessions? Read on as, today on the blog, your pest control professionals explain how to handle a beetle infestation in Murfreesboro and how we can help.
What are carpet beetles and what risks do they pose?
These insects are only 3/16 of an inch in size, meaning they can infiltrate a building through even tiny access points. They even can enter your home on the stems of cut flowers that are brought inside. Once they have gained entry, carpet beetles lay eggs – usually on carpet (hence their name) – and feed on carpet and other materials in your home, potentially doing serious damage to your possessions.
Carpet beetles, like any organism, need food, water and shelter to survive. Carpet beetles tend to be attracted to the light inside your home and enter in search of a proper breeding ground to produce offspring.
Possible locations for these beetles to lay their eggs include:
- Carpet
- Rugs
- Fur
- Wool
- Leather
- Silk
What happens during your home in a carpet beetle infestation
If carpet beetles set up a breeding ground in your home, it will not be long before larvae are crawling around, feeding on your carpets, furniture and possessions and also shedding their skins. Once they reach adulthood, carpet beetles develop fully formed wings and become capable of flight – although the full maturation process can take a year or more. When carpet beetles reach this stage, their lifespan only will extend for a few more months. Beetles can do quite a bit of damage in those few months; flying allows them to access more possessions in your home, compounding the impact that they can have on your possessions.
How can you protect your home against beetles?
You can take certain steps to deter carpet beetles. Make sure you keep doors closed, install screens on all of your windows and repair any cracks in the exterior of your home. Remember that even the smallest crack can provide a point of entry for carpet beetles because of their small size. You also should make sure to wash fabrics in your home to remove any stains, which can attract carpet beetles in search of a place to breed or food source.
Your best course of action to protect against carpet beetles or any other potential pest infestation is to hire the services of a pest control professional company like the team at Ameri Care Services. We are licensed, bonded and insured, and each of our technicians is experienced and up to speed on the latest treatments and tools used in the pest control industry. We strive to provide the highest quality of pest prevention and elimination services to our commercial and residential customers in Nashville, Murfreesboro and the surrounding communities in Middle Tennessee.
Schedule your free evaluation today
Ameri Care Services offers a complimentary consultation with one of our expert technicians. At this appointment, a member of our team inspects your property for signs of an infestation and then composes a treatment plan that is individualized for your specific needs. Schedule your consultation today. Just call (615) 893-7111 or contact us online.