General Information on Carpet Beetle
The carpet beetle is a common insect whose larvae feed on feathers, hair and wool. They cause damage to these objects by making small holes or causing an irregular appearance.
The female carpte beetle lays 90 eggs, often in accumulations of dust hidden in dark and closed places or a food source. The gestation period of the larvae is from 177 to 370 days depending on the species, whici is much longer than the adult’s lifespan that rangs between 13 and 60 days, also depending on the species and sex.
Preparing for Carpet Beetle treatment
- Vacuum all carpets, rugs and upholstery surfaces. Discard the vacuum bag immediately.
- Clean all wool or natural fiber-type clothing.
- For the application of a liquid treatment, make all treatment surfaces accessible (move furniture away from the edge of the walls, empty all shelves, etc.)
- Plan to leave your home for the duration of the treatment and return only after 4 hours. Wherever possible, open your windows for 20 minutes upon your return. It is also important to not walk barefoot on treated areas for 48 hours after treatment.
