Noticed damage on your favorite woolen sweater or strange bugs crawling near your windowsills? You might be dealing with a carpet beetle infestation. These tiny pests can do a lot of damage before you even know they’re there.
If you’re wondering whether a pest control service can fix the problem, you’re in the right place.
Key Takeaways
• Carpet beetles are a common home problem that professional pest control can safely remove with fast service.
• Carpet beetles hide in closets, attics, and baseboards where they feed on pet hair, lint, and natural fibers.
• Cleaning with hot water, vacuuming, and steam cleaning helps get rid of larvae, eggs, and food sources.
• Follow-up visits, sealed entry points, and storage tips help keep carpet beetles from returning to your home.
Can Pest Control Get Rid of Carpet Beetles?
Yes, a professional pest control expert can get rid of carpet beetles. Whether it’s black carpet beetles, varied carpet beetles, or the furniture carpet beetle, exterminators are trained to find and treat the problem fast.
At LaJaunie’s Pest Control, we identify infestations, eliminate larvae and adults, and prevent future outbreaks all across South Louisiana, using a combination of thorough inspections, targeted chemical applications, safe cleaning, and proven treatments.
Here’s how we handle an infestation:
Locate the Beetles and Identify the Type
The first step in pest management is figuring out what kind of beetle you’ve got.
We look for signs of carpet beetles, like shed skins, light brown casings, or adult carpet beetles near open windows or hiding in crevices. These pests often hang out in closets, attics, under shelving, and around baseboards.
Our technicians also check for carpet beetle larvae, which feed on pet hair, dead insects, and natural fibers like woolen rugs, upholstery, or linens. They can even damage furniture and clothing made from silk, leather, or fur.
Thoroughly Clean the Infested Areas
Once we’ve found where the beetles are hiding, we start with a thorough cleaning.
Vacuuming gets rid of lint, carpet beetle eggs, and infested items like rugs or blankets. You’ll want to wash anything washable using hot water. This kills the eggs and larvae.
We might recommend using a steam cleaner for deeper spots, especially on carpets, baseboards, and furniture. Steam cleaning can push out larvae and destroy eggs that are hard to see.
Treat With Safe Products
After cleaning, it’s time for beetle control.
We apply targeted treatments in cracks, around shelving, in window screens, and behind furniture, any place where beetles lay eggs.
Some homes may benefit from dust products like boric acid or diatomaceous earth. These DIY treatments damage their outer layer and kill them over time without using harsh products.
We make sure to use low-toxicity insecticides safe for homes with pets and children, and not to miss any entry points so that adult beetles can’t get back in.
Block Their Return
Getting rid of beetles is one thing, keeping them out is another. Professionals will seal common entry points like baseboard gaps, window edges, and attic vents, repair window screens, and use airtight containers to store off-season clothes, blankets, and other fabric-based items.
Because carpet beetles are often drawn to certain food sources like lint, pet hair, and dead insects, it’s also smart to stay on top of cleaning. The cleaner your home, the fewer reasons beetles have to come back.
Continue Pest Control Services
Sometimes, a single visit isn’t enough to wipe out a whole carpet beetle problem. That’s why we offer follow-up visits and a retreat guarantee.
If you still see signs of carpet beetles, like damage, larvae, or casings, we’ll return and re-treat the infested areas at no extra charge.
Say Goodbye to Carpet Beetle Damage
Carpet beetles are sneaky and stubborn, but with professional pest control, you don’t have to fight them alone. If you’ve noticed carpet beetle damage, holes in your clothes, pests around windowsills, or shed skins in dark corners, let us help.
We offer same-day pest control services with expert pest management plans to fit your home. We treat infested items carefully, target every part of the beetle’s life cycle, and help you prevent future infestations.
Whether you’re facing carpet beetles or other pests like bed bugs or termites, we’ve got you covered.
Don’t wait for more damage, book your service with LaJaunie’s Pest Control and keep carpet beetles out for good.
