Carpet Beetle
Category: Occasional
Scientific Name: Anthrenus verbasci
Identification:
Color: Black with white, yellow, and brown patches
Size: 1/16 inch long
Region: Found throughout the United States
Lifespan: 1-2 months
Carpet Beetle
Category: Occasional
Scientific Name: Anthrenus verbasci
Identification:
Color: Black with white, yellow, and brown patches
Size: 1/16 inch long
Region: Found throughout the United States
Lifespan: 1-2 months
Important Considerations:
Where to Find Them on Your Property?
Outdoors, carpet beetles can be found on flowers, plants, or in or near pet food bowls or storage containers. Inside your home, they are found in areas that have abundant sources of animal-based products that they can eat. Places such as carpet, furniture, clothing storage chests, and closets are common homes for carpet beetles.