Carpet Beetle

Carpet Beetle

Anthrenus spp.

Color: AdultsPattern of white, brown and yellow scales on the upper surface of their wing covers, or elytra.

Size: Mature Larvae are rarely more than 1/4-inch long and bear two pairs of hair tufts on the back end of the abdomen.

Varied carpet beetle larvae are scavengers. They are quite common in nests of birds and spiders, on dead animals, in insect collections, in attics, Oriental carpets, tapestries and wood-based wall-to-wall carpeting.

Fabric pests such as carpet beetles, although not particularly dangerous, can sometimes cause irreparable damage to personal belongings. These beetles are able to digest animal hairs and, therefore, feed on almost any item made of natural fibers, particularly wool and cashmere.

They feed on variety of animal products, such as woolen fabrics, hides, feathers, hair silks, horns, bone and insect pupae. They will feed on dead insects such as flies and have also been found in drywood termite workings after fumigation has killed the termites, or even subterranean termites galleries after soil or bait treatments have done likewise.

Varied carpet beetles feed on dead insects, but also feed on upholstery and carpet, so they can damage those materials. They can also damage clothing fabric.

MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND TREATMENT FOR Carpet Beetle CONTROL

Pests need food, water, and shelter. Often, the problem may be solved just by removing these key items.

It is important to be aware of how to prevent Carpet Beetle in your everyday life. Before even thinking about chemical pest control, see few Carpet Beetle prevention tips to keep in mind regarding how to avoid Carpet Beetle.

Pesticides can be purchased in many different forms, each form has specific uses and application methods The pesticide application method you choose depends on the nature and habits of the target pest, the properties of the pesticide, the suitability of the application equipment, and the cost and efficiency of alternative methods. Your choice is often predetermined by one or more of these factors. Follow label directions for volume recommendations and application rates based on the pest to be controlled and utilize appropriate application tips on equipment. , these application methods are for informational purposes only. To know specific applications method/s for the product you buy, please refer actual packages for complete Label Verbiage.

Are ready-to-Use pressurized containers which contain a dilute insecticide, which forced through a nozzle on the container releasing the material in to the air.

Aerosols
A bait formulation is an active ingredient mixed with food or another attractive substance.

Bait Insecticide
Dust insecticide are finely ground solid particles of the chemical mixed with a fine inert powder such as clay or talc.

Dust Insecticides
Insect Growth regulators are man-made materials that are similar to natural chemicals found in an insect body. These chemicals inhibit or delay the development of internal organs. This result in sterility or affects normal development.

Insect Growth Regulators (IGR)
Concentrated insecticides are materials that are mixed with water (in most cases) and are then applied through pump sprayers.

Liquid Concentrate
Pheromones are sex attractants from special glands of one or both sexes of a pest and are used to attract insects to traps and to monitor pest populations.

Pheromone Traps & Attractant
Sticky boards or traps are used to determine the number of a pest and to locate pest nesting areas.

Sticky board
Chemicals that, while not possessing inherent pesticidal activity, nonetheless promote or enhance the effectiveness of other pesticides when combined.

Synergists
Are highly concentrated Pesticide solution (80-100) applied with little or no dilution with special ULV equipment.

Ultra Low Volume (ULV)
Wettable powders are dry, finely ground formulations that look like dusts. They usually must be mixed with water for application as a spray.

Wettable Powders

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