Guildford Beetle Control

Beetle infestations affect homeowners in the United Kingdom. They typically affect stored food, but can live in lots of areas depending on the varieties of beetle. Foodstuffs may be contaminated with beetle eggs at any point through the life of the goods, and if left undisturbed for extended periods of time in your house the eggs can hatch producing a beetle infestation. There are numerous beetle kinds in the United Kingdom and these will target different areas of your property. Carpet beetles devour carpets and other soft furnishings, while stored product beetles contaminate dried food in your kitchen. Most beetles aren’t harmful, but can spread diseases or bacteria and so any pieces of furniture or food products that are infested may need to be removed.

The most important element to controlling a beetle infestation is accurate identification of the species of beetle. Different beetles will need different treatment methods and you may need to focus on different parts of your house. Specialist pest control businesses can identify the beetle and can then agree with you a suitable method of managing these pests. This will normally consist of spraying insecticide or applying powder insecticide to an area. If the infestation is in a kitchen area then you should be sure to make use of an insecticide that is safe for food preparation areas. Many pest control companies also offer an education service where they will advise you of the likely reasons for the beetle infestation and how best to stop the problem from reoccurring.