Bug Larvae In Carpet

Carpet beetles are more of a threat to your.

Bug larvae in carpet.

Thus we are fairly confident in identifying the larva in the above photo as a carpet beetle larva. Carpet beetle larvae are able to mature under a variety of humidity levels and temperatures although they tend to avoid bright areas. Depending on food sources and climate larvae may take over a year to develop into adults. Carpet mites although you may see the terms carpet mites and carpet beetles used interchangeably these two pests are actually quite different.

Carpet beetle larvae are capable of surviving long periods without food and are able to move from room to room in search of food sources. They also feed on dead insects hides milled products pet food crumbs lint felt and soiled clothing. Larvae are basically immature carpet beetles which have come out of their eggs and are now looking to feed. Their food preference includes all kinds of fabrics and dead insects.

In spring female carpet beetles lay 25 to 100 eggs which hatch into larvae within two weeks. Carpet beetle larvae damage clothing carpets upholstered furniture and more. They re covered with bristles and shed their skin as they grow. Larvae young carpet beetles are 1 8 to 1 4 inch long and tan or brownish.