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Carpet Beetles

Carpet beetles do not pose significant health risks to humans, but their larvae and infestations can cause discomfort and allergic reactions. Here’s a brief of the potential challenges caused by carpet beetles:

Common types: Varied carpet beetle, Furniture carpet beetle, Black carpet beetle.
Preferred conditions: Carpet beetle infestations frequently occur in places like closets, attics, or basements where textiles are kept undisturbed. Natural upholstery, wool carpets, and rugs make homes more vulnerable. Adult beetles may fly into houses from flower-feeding gardens. Abandoned bird or rodent nests in chimneys or lofts may become the source of carpet beetles.
Regions: Maidstone, Ashford, Kent, Gillingham, Faversham, Thanet, Folkestone, Deal, Canterbury, Tunbridge Wells, Dover, Chatham, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Sittingbourne.
Health risks: Carpet beetle larvae are covered in bristly hairs that tend to shed and become airborne, causing red, itchy skin lumps or rashes that resemble insect bites. Irritation of the throat, nose, or eyes can happen by breathing this air. The signs of dermatitis or eczema can be confused with allergic reactions.
Property damage: Carpet beetles are well known for damaging textiles in home, including clothes, upholstery and carpets. Their larvae feed on natural fibres causing holes and significant damage to fabrics like fur, silk, and wool.
Other challenges: Carpet beetles can be challenging to detect as they often go unnoticed until damage becomes apparent.

It is essential to get in touch with a professional pest control provider if you observe extensive damage, recurring infestations, or are unable to manage the issue with do-it-yourself methods. Pest control professionals offer thorough treatments to get rid of carpet beetles and stop infestations in the future.

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