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Beetles may not seem like a serious pest problem at first, but they can be a major nuisance for homes and businesses alike. From Asian lady beetles to powderpost beetles, these small pests can cause a lot of frustration. Because it can be difficult to eliminate beetles, it’s important to work with a professional beetle exterminator.
Signs of a Beetle Infestation
Beetle infestations can be a problem in your home or your business, often going unnoticed until damage has occurred.
Early detection is key to effective beetle control. By understanding the signs of an infestation, you can take action to protect your property and stop further damage.
Physical Signs in Your Home or Business
Beetle infestations can be sneaky. You might not notice them immediately, but there are some clues to look for. Keep an eye out for these signs in your home or business:
- Frass: Also known as beetle droppings, frass looks like sawdust or fine powder, and it might pile up around baseboards, corners, or near windows and doors.
- Holes: Depending on the type of beetle, you could see small holes in wood, furniture, carpets, or even your food.
- Dead Beetles: Finding dead beetles, especially in groups, is a strong sign of trouble.
- Food Contamination: Some beetles, like weevils in grains or pantry beetles in flour, like to munch on your food. This can contaminate your food and make it unsafe to eat.
- Strange Noises: You might hear rustling or gnawing inside your walls or furniture, especially at night.
Damage to Property and Furniture
Beetle infestations can lead to costly repairs and replacements.
Powderpost beetles are notorious for tunneling through wood, weakening your home. This can affect wooden beams and joists. Flooring, particularly hardwood floors and subfloors, can also be damaged.
Beyond wood damage, food contamination is a significant concern. Pantry beetles and other food-infesting beetles can contaminate your food supplies. Carpet beetles can ruin your carpets and upholstery. They feed on natural fibers, like wool and silk, leaving holes and stains.
In severe cases, beetle infestations can cause structural issues. They may require repairs and could compromise your safety.
If you suspect beetle damage to your property, contact a beetle control expert. The team at Florida Pest Control has over 70 years of experience in beetle control. We’re committed to keeping our customers protected from infestations all year long.
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Common Types of Beetles
While many beetles benefit the ecosystem, some species can become pests in and around homes and businesses. Here are some of the most common types of beetles you might encounter:
Carpet Beetles
These small beetles, often less than 1/8 inch long, can cause damage to carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture. They feed on natural fibers like wool, silk, and fur, leaving holes and stains behind.
Powderpost Beetles
These destructive beetles bore into wood, creating small holes and leaving behind a fine powder-like dust – hence the name. Common targets include furniture, flooring, and even structural timbers in your home.
Ground Beetles
While many ground beetles are beneficial predators, they can also be a nuisance pest. They are often attracted to lights and may invade homes in large numbers.
Pantry Beetles
These small, reddish-brown beetles are a common pest in kitchens and pantries. They infest various dried food products, including flour, grains, cereals, and spices.
Learn more about common beetles found in Florida.
Why Beetles Are a Problem
Damage to Food, Furniture, and Textiles
Food contamination is a big problem because pantry beetles, weevils, and other insects can invade stored food. This contamination can make the food unsafe to eat and may even cause health problems.
Furniture and textiles are also at risk of serious damage. For example, carpet beetles can feed on natural fibers like wool and silk, leaving noticeable holes and stains in carpets and upholstered furniture.
Health and Allergy Concerns
Beetle infestations can harm human health. Some people may be allergic to beetle bites, shed exoskeletons, and frass, which can cause skin irritation, breathing problems, and eye issues.
In some cases, beetle allergens can even trigger asthma attacks in people who are sensitive.
Structural Damage
Certain beetle species, especially powderpost beetles, can cause major structural damage to your home or business. Their tunneling can weaken wooden beams, joists, and other parts of the building, risking its stability.
This can lead to expensive repairs and create a safety hazard.
Don’t let beetles disrupt your peace of mind. Contact Florida Pest Control today for help with beetle infestations.
Beetle Removal for YOUR HOME
Professional Beetle Removal
At Florida Pest Control, we understand the frustration that can be caused by beetle infestations. Beetles shouldn’t be a household pest. Not only can they be difficult to eliminate, but they can spread fast. Many can feed on fabrics and other items inside your home.
Our beetle exterminators will work quickly and efficiently to tackle your beetle infestation. We have the expertise to locate infestations in even the most inconspicuous areas.
Inspection for Beetle Activity
Beetles will enter homes through furniture, firewood, and even packages so inspecting thoroughly is the first step in effective beetle control.
Our skilled technicians will check your property to find out what kind of beetle infestation you have, how much damage has been done, and where the problem started. We use special tools to find hidden infestations and give a clear diagnosis.
Effective Treatment Solutions
When you’re dealing with a lot of beetles and you want them gone fast, enlist the help of a professional like Florida Pest Control. We’ll implement the following steps to keep your home safe from beetles:
- Our specialists will thoroughly inspect your property to locate the source of the beetle infestation and identify the beetle species.
- We will apply beetle control products and apply exclusion methods where necessary.
Prevention and Long-Term Control
We take a proactive approach to pest control. We provide ongoing beetle control and prevention tips to help stop future infestations. This may include:
- Regular inspections: To monitor for early signs of infestation.
- Proper sanitation and storage: To prevent pantry beetles and other food-infesting species.
- Addressing moisture issues: To reduce attractive conditions for certain beetle species.
- Sealing entry points: To prevent beetles from entering your property.
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Beetle Extermination for YOUR BUSINESS
Beetles have no room in your business, especially if you run a food establishment or manufacturing facility. Beetles can contaminate food, leading to food recalls or even a halt in operations.
Florida Pest Control has been providing effective and eco-friendly beetle control for more than 70 years.
Florida Pest has what it takes to keep these nuisance pests out of your commercial property.
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DIY vs. Professional Beetle Control
DIY solutions may help tackle small infestations, but they often take a lot of time and research and might not solve the root of the problem. Using DIY products the wrong way can fail to fix the issue and may even damage your property.
Professional pest management is often the best course of action. Our trained technicians have the skills, tools, and products to get rid of infestations and stop them from returning.
Professional beetle control is the most effective and efficient way to eliminate infestations. It targets all stages of the beetle life cycle, from eggs to adults.
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Our beetle control experts can identify the type of beetle. They will assess the problem and create a treatment plan to eliminate the infestation and prevent it from returning.
When it comes to commercial pest control, it’s vital to work with a pest control company that has experience treating beetles on a large scale.
Pantry beetles, carpet beetles, powderpost beetles, and more can all be a nuisance, contaminating food and damaging gardens. We will protect your property year-round from beetles.
We know the importance of discretion when it comes to commercial pest control. If you have a beetle problem at your business, we’ll work with your schedule when it comes to extermination services.
Customers have been relying on our professional beetle control services in the Florida area for more than 75 years. We understand what it takes to control a beetle infestation and prevent beetles from coming back.
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