Quick answer
Larder Beetle information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. Adult larder beetles are dark brown and oval, about 6–8 mm long, with a cream to yellow band across the wing covers containing six dark spots. Call Protec on 0161 448 1782, available 24/7, to discuss what you have noticed and the appropriate next step.
What to look for
- Adult larder beetles are dark brown and oval, about 6–8 mm long, with a cream to yellow band across the wing covers containing six dark spots.
- Adults and larvae feed on high-protein materials, including animal hides and fur, feathers, meat, cheese, dry pet food, and dead animals or insects.
- Repeated larvae or large numbers of adults indoors can indicate that a food source remains; larvae may also bore into soft materials such as wood, books and insulation while seeking shelter.
Typical setting
Food stores, dry pet-food areas, wall voids, attics and other places containing animal-derived material or dead insects or animals.
Discussing a pest concern
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found. Protec can be contacted on 0161 448 1782 to discuss a pest concern at a home or business across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.
Larder Beetle FAQs
Useful questions
What is Larder Beetle?
Adult larder beetles are dark brown and oval, about 6–8 mm long, with a cream to yellow band across the wing covers containing six dark spots.
Where might Larder Beetle be found?
Food stores, dry pet-food areas, wall voids, attics and other places containing animal-derived material or dead insects or animals.
What should I do if I think I have Larder Beetle?
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found, then call Protec on 0161 448 1782 to discuss the concern at your home or business.
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