Carpet Beetle and Other Beetle Control Problems

Beetle Pest Control

Anobiid Beetle-Also Known as the “Powder Post Beetle”
The Anobiid Beetle is a wood boring beetle. They typically like soft woods (Douglass-fit, hemlock, cedar), but certain species occasionally like hard woods (maple walnut, oak). The Anobiid beetle is a reddish brown to black color. They are a wood destroying organism and should be treated as such. Small holes in the wood and/or piles of gritty saw dust under the holes are signs you may have an infestation. If you do have Anobiid beetles you would first need to replace and fix any damaged areas. All insulation, if any, would need to be removed. Then we would need to treat the area. If you need any assistance with Anobiid beetles please contact us.

Drugstore Beetles
The drugstore beetle is a brownish color. Its head is bent down giving it a humped appearance. The adult drugstore beetle has distinct lines or grooves on the forewings. It’s named appropriately due to the fact that it’s been seen not only in stored foods and animal products, but also in certain drugs and toxic materials. The drugstore beetle will burrow through wood to get to a food source. Dried pet foods and spices are some of the most common sources of infestation. If you have this problem we can help you, just contact us.

Carpet Beetle
The carpet beetle is small, elongate, or oval, and ranging from 1/16 to 1/4in. long. They vary in color and color pattern. The carpet beetle larva has been identified by home owners as elongate, hairy, or with distinct tufts of hair, especially at the end of the body. The carpet beetle is often found in or around stored food products. If you think you may have carpet beetles or another stored food pest please feel free to contact us.