Sunderland Beetle Control

Beetle infestations affect property owners in the United Kingdom. They often affect stored foodstuffs, but can reside in lots of areas depending on the types of beetle. Foodstuffs may be contaminated with beetle eggs at any point through the life of the product, and if left undisturbed for a long time in your home the eggs can hatch resulting in a beetle infestation. There are a variety of beetle types in the UK and these will target different areas of your house. Carpet beetles consume carpets and other soft furnishings, while stored product beetles contaminate dried food in your kitchen. Most beetles are not dangerous, but can spread diseases or bacteria and so any furnishings or food products that are infested may need to be removed.

The key to dealing with a beetle infestation is accurate identification of the species of beetle. Different beetles will need different treatment procedures and you will need to focus on different parts of your house. Expert pest control firms can identify the beetle and can then agree with you a suitable approach to managing these pests. This will commonly 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 use an insecticide that is safe for food preparation areas. Many pest control companies also provide an education service where they’ll help you with the likely causes of the beetle infestation and how best to prevent the problem from reoccurring.