Carpet beetle larvae are small and worm-like, with poky hairs all over their bodies.

Warning

Sanitation and cleaning are the best methods to control carpet beetles.

Do a little research.

How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles

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They will help you troubleshoot your carpet beetle issue.

First, consider the following sources.

Vacuum Frequently

The vacuum cleaner is your best friend when it comes to carpet beetle management.

A dark and hairy little carpet beetle larva on a paper towel

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Be diligent in vacuuming the following places:

What Do Carpet Beetles Look Like?

Several types of carpet beetles could be causing trouble.

These could be carpet beetle larvae.

A varied carpet beetle with brown, black and white speckles on a grey carpet

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Larvae are the earlier life stages of beetles.

Eventually, those hairy little worms will develop into adult beetles.

Carpet beetles are one of the most common interior pests.

A shiny, oval-shaped black carpet beetle

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They thrive in a variety of environments and feed on a variety of things.

How to Keep Carpet Beetles Away

Take preventative steps to avoid inviting carpet beetles indoors.

A varied carpet beetle with brown speckles eats yellow pollen from a daisy

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