Welwyn Garden City Beetle Control

Beetle infestations affect homeowners in the United Kingdom. They frequently affect stored food products, 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 goods, and if left undisturbed for a long time in your home the eggs can hatch producing a beetle infestation. There are a variety of 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 contaminate dried food in the kitchen. Most beetles aren’t hazardous, but can pass on 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 correct identification of the species of beetle. Different beetles will need different treatment procedures and you may need to focus on different areas of your premises. Specialist pest control companies can identify the beetle and can then agree with you on the ideal way of taking care of these pests. This will likely involve spraying insecticide or applying powder insecticide to an area. If the infestation is in a cooking area then you should make sure to utilise an insecticide that is safe for food preparation areas. Many pest control firms also offer an education service where they’ll give you advice on the probable causes of the beetle infestation and how best to stop the issue from reoccurring.