Warwickshire Beetle Control

Beetle infestations affect homeowners in the UK. They frequently affect stored food products, but can reside in several areas depending on the varieties of beetle. Food products may be contaminated with beetle eggs at any stage during the life of the goods, and if left undisturbed for long periods of time in your property the eggs can hatch ultimately causing a beetle infestation. There are numerous beetle species in the UK and these will target different areas of your property. Carpet beetles eat carpets and other soft furnishings, while stored product beetles affect dried food in your kitchen. Most beetles aren’t hazardous, but can distribute diseases or bacteria and so any furnishings or foodstuffs that are contaminated might need to be removed.

The most important element to dealing with a beetle infestation is accurate identification of the species of beetle. Different beetles will need different treatment procedures and you may need to focus on different areas of your property. Specialist pest control businesses can identify the beetle and can then agree with you a suitable way of managing these pests. This will normally involve spraying insecticide or applying dust insecticide to an area. If the infestation is in a kitchen area then you should make sure to utilise an insecticide that is safe for food preparation areas. Many pest control firms also provide an education service where they’ll inform you of the likely causes of the beetle infestation and how best to stop the problem from reoccurring.