The Black Carpet Beetle Is The Most Common Household Pest That Feeds On Fabrics
There are several insect pest species that are known for invading homes where they feed on carpet and other fabrics, such as clothing, curtains, furniture upholstery and bedding. Most fabric-eating household insect pests are either beetles or moths, but the black...
Is It Common For Carpet Beetles To Infest Vehicle Upholstery?
Most people only hear of carpet beetles in relation to home infestations. Carpet beetles are pretty common household pests that will infest people’s homes and cause havoc with their destruction of natural fibers, which they find in carpet, clothing, blankets,...
The Structural Features That Make Modern Homes Vulnerable To Insect Pest Invasions
Prior to the mid 20th century, houses and buildings were constructed in a manner that left them vulnerable to insect pest invasions, and this is why older structures see the highest rate of extensive infestations today. After the second World War, the pest control...
Wood-Boring Beetle Infestations
Wood-boring beetle infestations are not usually as damaging as termite infestations, but several wood-boring beetle species can be found in the northeast where they inflict damage to structural wood as well as furniture and decorative wood items. The three most common...