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Varied Carpet Beetle information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. Adult varied carpet beetles are small, round beetles 1.5–3.5 mm long with white, golden-yellow and black scales forming a variegated pattern. 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 varied carpet beetles are small, round beetles 1.5–3.5 mm long with white, golden-yellow and black scales forming a variegated pattern.
- Larvae occur in woollen goods and museum collections, and also in bird and mammal nests; adults feed on pollen and nectar and may be found on windowsills indoors.
- It is the larval stage that damages natural fibres and dried collections. Small clean holes, powdery droppings and cast larval skins are reported signs of larval feeding.
Typical setting
Homes, museums, natural-fibre textiles, dried collections and bird or mammal nests.
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.
Varied Carpet Beetle FAQs
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What is Varied Carpet Beetle?
Adult varied carpet beetles are small, round beetles 1.5–3.5 mm long with white, golden-yellow and black scales forming a variegated pattern.
Where might Varied Carpet Beetle be found?
Homes, museums, natural-fibre textiles, dried collections and bird or mammal nests.
What should I do if I think I have Varied Carpet 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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