Carpet beetles are tiny insects that create holes in our clothing, rugs, and drapes, making their way in on infested items like second-hand furniture, or simply through the window. Their presence is ...

Carpet beetles are tiny intruders that can cause significant damage to natural fibres (bedding, clothes, carpets and upholstered furniture) in our homes. Understanding their habits and preventing ...

Despite their name, carpet beetles will attack pretty much any piece of fabric made available to them, including curtains, tablecloths, blankets, clothing, rugs and yes, carpets. Carpet beetles are ...

Noticing small bugs in your home is never a pleasant experience, especially when they seem to be taking over your soft furnishings. That's exactly what carpet beetles like to do, and after finding one ...

Have you ever seen a small, speckled brown and white bug on your rug and wondered what it was? Chances are, it was a carpet beetle. If you spot one or two in your space, don’t panic—the creepy ...

If your home has carpets, other furnishings, or clothing made from dried animal fibers, such as wool, fur, or feathers, you have likely encountered carpet beetles. These small pests are often ...

Autumn is on its way. There’s a sudden crispness in the air, the evenings are drawing in and suddenly we’re craving soup, spiced hot drinks and, of course, our favourite cosy knits. But before you get ...

Armando Falcon-Brindis was busy with work at the University of Idaho’s Parma Research and Extension Center last summer when a request came in from an Eagle homeowner to identify the dozens of larvae ...

No one likes an unexpected house guest, whether that’s your dear Aunt Sally or unwanted outdoor pests. While we’ve shared how to prevent fruit flies, how to ward off stink bugs, and even how to get ...