Carpet Beetles
Anthrenus verbasci
| Color | Black centers, with white, brown and yellow patches in an irregular arrangement |
| Legs | Six |
| Shape | Round |
| Size | 1/16" |
| Antennae | Yes |
| Flight | No |
Varied carpet beetles get their name from the rainbow of color on their back surfaces.
Habits
These pests enjoy dining on carpets, woolen fabrics, dead insects, furs, hides, feathers, horns, hair, silk and bones. It can take 249-354 days to three years for varied carpet beetles to grow from an egg to an adult.
Varied carpet beetles are found in homes in attics, Oriental carpets, tapestries and wood-based wall-to-wall carpeting.
Threats
Varied carpet beetles feed on dead insects, but also feed on upholstery and carpet, so they can damage those materials. They can also damage clothing fabric.
Varied Carpet Beetles can be found in All 50, CA
Prevention
As with moths, to avoid varied carpet beetle infestations, store clothing in plastic containers. Dry clean clothing thoroughly before storing for long periods of time.
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Andersonville
Briceville
Clinton
Lake City
Norris
Oak Ridge
Cities in Blount County, TN
Alcoa
Friendsville
Louisville
Maryville
Rockford
Tallassee
Townsend
Walland
Cities in Claiborne County, TN
Arthur
Clairfield
Cumberland Gap
Eagan
Harrogate
Lone Mountain
New Tazewell
Pruden
Shawanee
Speedwell
Tazewell
Cities in Jefferson County, TN
Dandridge
Jefferson City
New Market
Strawberry Plains
White Pine
Cities in Knox County, TN
Corryton
Heiskell
Knoxville
Mascot
Powell
Cities in Loudon County, TN
Greenback
Lenoir City
Loudon
Philadelphia
Cities in Roane County, TN
Harriman
Kingston
Oliver Springs
Rockwood
Cities in Sevier County, TN
Gatlinburg
Kodak
Pigeon Forge
Sevierville
Seymour
Cities in Union County, TN
Luttrell
Maynardville
Sharps Chapel
Please call us at: 1-877-896-9617
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