In springtime they often appear on windowsills suggesting an infestation may be present inside the home.
Infestation carpet beetle eggs on clothes.
To help prevent carpet beetles from entering your home.
Beetles as described above that move slowly and roll over when touched.
Fecal pellets and shed skin on clothes carpets and upholstered furniture.
Wash clothing wash clothing and any other infected fabrics with hot water and soap.
Boric acid sprinkle boric acid onto your carpets rugs furniture and clothing to kill remaining beetles.
Hot water and soap will kill any remaining beetles and their eggs.
Carpet beetles larvae and eggs are very resilient and hot soapy water is the best way to kill them.
Wash and dry clean clothing before storing it for long periods.
Wash all your clothes even if they don t seem affected.
This will kill any eggs and get rid of sweat odors.
Store clothes in airtight.
Put all your clothing towels blankets linens and other fabrics in the washing machine and wash them on a hot cycle with detergent.
Adult carpet beetles feed on flower pollen and do not damage woolens and other fabrics.
Beetles larvae and eggs in corners and hidden places like windowsills under the carpet edges of upholstered furniture etc.