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BeckySterling
BeckySterling 10 years ago

Thank you Aaron G. I do not have any carpet in my home. ??? I was told once that they were Dermestid beetles. Those are most commonly used by taxidermists. I don't do that either and as far as I know there are no dead beasties in my house either. Just sayin. It is quit puzzling.

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 10 years ago

P.S. - I've moved this to Arthropods for you. :-)

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 10 years ago

OK, now that you mention that part, there probably needs to be some level of control happening. I'm not a professional entomologist, but my guess is they are a species of carpet beetle and these are the larvae. http://bugguide.net/node/view/11210


You can do a quick search and find out more about how to rid your home of them.

BeckySterling
BeckySterling 10 years ago

They are just about anywhere in my house that is "undisturbed and they eat everything. Cotton, wool, everything. They have ruined a few things. I am just wondering if there is a way to control them.

Where are they and what are they doing that you want to get rid of them?

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 10 years ago

There might not be a need to get rid of them. I definitely back the idea of finding out what they are, though. :-)

BeckySterling
BeckySterling 10 years ago

I need to know what this is and how to get rid of them. Thanks

BeckySterling
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BeckySterling

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Spotted on Dec 18, 2013
Submitted on Dec 18, 2013

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