Carpet beetle remedy. Anyone have one?

Question

We have not seen a fully grown insect, but the larvae have been found in the closets and under the bed. We have sprayed Hot-Shot brand insecticide, but they are still here.

Any advice?

Answer 1

These insect may be difficult to control. You can discard affected items or have them dry cleaned as needed. If a significant number of garments have been affected, ask the dry cleaner about a bulk rate. Removal of pet hair or fur with thorough vacuuming is helpful in reducing possible food sources for the larvae. Carpeting may be dry cleaned as well. You may want to dispose of the vacuum bag afterward as a precaution.



A residual insecticide (any residual insecticide will do) such as Rockland Indoor/Outdoor Insect Spray may be applied as a pinstream (jet) to baseboards and along the carpet backing up to six inches from the edge of the carpet using a coarse fan spray. Wall to wall carpeting will need to be pulled off of the tackless strips to permit such application.

Answer 2

Ummmm...call a exterminator, they are trained to get rid of these type of larvas and there is usually a guarentee that they wont return or the company will repay a visit to your home at no charge...