Beetles like flour beetles infest stored grains and packaged food.
Carpet beetles feed on natural fibers like wool and silk in clothing.
Wood-boring beetles can destroy furniture by boring holes into wood.
Stored items like cardboard boxes and old books may attract beetles.
Dead beetles or beetle droppings often accumulate near windows.
Feed on fabrics, carpets, and upholstered furniture.
Infest and damage wooden structures.
Found in pantries, attacking stored grains and dry food.
Enter homes but are generally harmless to humans.
Beneficial but may become a nuisance in large numbers.
Prevention Tips
Remove visible beetles and eggs from surfaces.
Kill beetles in infested fabrics by freezing them for 48 hours.
Expose infested items to high temperatures.
Use sprays or powders specifically labelled for beetles.
Call pest control experts for effective, long-term solutions.
A. Asian lady beetles are sometimes confused with friendly, lucky red ladybugs. While ladybugs are helpful because they eat bad bugs outside, Asian lady beetles are more aggressive and bother crops and people.
