Furniture Carpet Beetle

Furniture carpet beetles are small, oval-shaped insects, about 1/8 to 3/16 inches long. They have a mottled pattern of white, brown, and black scales on their wing covers. The larvae are reddish-brown and covered in bristles.

Look for shed larval skins, frass (fecal pellets), and damage to natural fibers such as wool, silk, and leather. You may find them in closets, drawers, and around the edges of carpets and rugs. Check upholstered furniture and stored textiles for signs of feeding.

MBPC offers targeted treatments to eliminate furniture carpet beetle infestations in your Grand Strand home. Our licensed technicians use a combination of insecticides and insect growth regulators, following SC Department of Pesticide Regulation guidelines. We also recommend thorough vacuuming and cleaning to remove larvae and food sources.

Regularly vacuum carpets, rugs, and upholstery to remove larvae and food sources in your Myrtle Beach home. Store clothing and textiles in airtight containers, especially during the off-season. Consider dry cleaning woolens before storing, and inspect second-hand furniture before bringing it indoors.

Furniture carpet beetles are commonly found indoors in homes throughout Myrtle Beach. They thrive in dark, undisturbed areas with access to natural fibers. In coastal SC, they can be found in closets, attics, basements, and storage areas where they feed on wool, silk, leather, and other protein-based materials.

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