Carpet Beetles In Air Ducts

Black and common carpet beetles do not fare as well in higher temperatures and are more prominent in europe the northern united states and canada.

Carpet beetles in air ducts.

Clean away any bugs or larvae with a static mop on an extension. The larvae live behind baseboards and moldings in heating system air ducts dresser drawers carpets clothing and furniture. You may also find live beetles in your windows in the spring and summer months. Inspect air ducts with a flashlight.

Carpet beetle larvae feed on animal and plant substances such as wool fur feather hair seeds grain cereals flour dog and cat food leather dead insects and bird and rodent nests. Air ducts collected lint dry dog food wool and stored grains or spices often serve as both food sources and shelters while larvae grow indoors. Carpet beetles like to gather in dark low traffic places in your home like closets storage areas your attic in air ducts and of course underneath your carpet. Dry cleaning and using a clothes dryer on high heat to kill carpet beetle larvae in clothing and drapes.

Carpet beetles are experts at finding out of the way hiding places and they prefer the dark. Adult carpet beetles prefer to be in the open. Choose a pesticide designed for carpet beetles and follow label directions. Ensuring that air ducts are clean and attics and crawl spaces are free of animal nests or carcasses.