Carpet Beetles Don T Discriminate Clean People

Don t give them a chance to do.

Carpet beetles don t discriminate clean people. Once inside carpet beetles dermestids can settle in and lay eggs and their larvae can really wreak havoc on rugs curtains upholstery even your clothing. While carpet beetles don t bite or feed on humans their larvae can irritate the skin. They feed on the dead skin of your pets and use their body as their hiding place. Some carpet beetles live up to three months while others can prosper for years.

Clean pet s bed and surroundings. If you spot any carpet beetles on your pet s bedding clean and wash it in hot water to kill larvae or eggs. Just be patient and give it a consistent cleaning and don t introduce more dirt or food sources into your car. Although carpet beetles don t pose any risk to humans beyond a potential allergic reaction the larvae do chew through fabric doing damage that s often mistaken for moths.

Lifespan varies a lot too. Don t forget to give your pet a shampoo bath. Furry pets are the first choice of carpet beetles. To get rid of carpet beetles in your car you ll have to vacuum steam clean and use a soapy cloth to wipe everything down.

Usually carpet beetles mate during the summer lay eggs and die right after that. The good part is that your car is isolated so it s easier to clean up carpet beetles and their eggs. If you notice bed bug like red spots and discover that you have carpet beetles but not bed bugs then they may be the cause.