Christchurch Beetle Control

Beetle infestations affect property owners in the United Kingdom. They often affect stored foodstuffs, but can live in a number of areas depending on the varieties of beetle. Food products may be contaminated with beetle eggs at any stage through the life of the goods, and if left undisturbed for extended periods of time in your kitchen the eggs can hatch ultimately causing a beetle infestation. There are a variety of beetle kinds in the UK and these will target different areas of your home. Carpet beetles consume carpets and other soft furnishings, while stored product beetles affect dried food in the kitchen. Most beetles are not hazardous, but can pass on diseases or bacteria and so any furnishings or food products that are contaminated might need to be disposed of.

The most important element to controlling a beetle infestation is accurate identification of the species of beetle. Different beetles will require different treatment procedures and you’ll need to target different parts of your property. Expert pest control businesses can identify the beetle and will then agree with you an appropriate way of managing these pests. This will typically involve spraying insecticide or applying dust insecticide to an area. If the infestation is in a cooking area then you should be certain to utilise an insecticide that is safe for food preparation areas. Many pest control firms also provide an education service where they’ll help you with the probable reasons for the beetle infestation and how best to prevent the problem from reoccurring.