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A thorough inspection must be carried out to ensure all areas of activity are treated as only the most damaged areas may be noticed initially. Our technicians are trained to detect carpet beetle larva and their treatment to prevent further damage to your floor coverings and other items which may be susceptible to attack.
Notes:
- Inspect areas thoroughly to locate all areas of activity
- Treatment of all areas (a secondary treatment may be required depending on degree of infestation
- Thorough and regular vacuuming, not missing areas under furniture, around skirting boards, etc
- Check cut flowers for carpet beetles before bringing inside as they may be feeding on the pollen
Carpet beetles don't just damage carpet they will eat a variety of materials of animal origin such as wools, furs, feathers, silk, leather, carpets and underlays, rugs, bee nests and stored foods. This damage will occur during their larval stage which lasts around 9 months. The adult beetle prefers to feed on nectar and pollen, so will try to find a way outside once mature.
The two most common species in Sydney are the variegated carpet beetle and the black carpet beetle, both are destructive and require treatment. They are 3-5mm long oval shape and either black or yellow/white/black coloured.
Carpet beetles usually prefer to stay in dark areas with little activity, such as behind a chair in the corner, and their presence may not be detected for quite some time if for example furniture is not moved during vacuuming or cleaning.
Any infested clothing can be treated by placing in a tightly closed black plastic bag and hanging in a hot sunny area for at least 3 hours and washed thoroughly.
Phone: 02 9899 7260 Fax: 02 9899 7062 E-mail: info@livermoreandson.com.au
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