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All treatments have their benefits. Surface and Aerosol sprays have a long residual effect and continue to work long after they're applied. Heat treatments can provide a quick knockdown of all activity in the premises. All methods have pros and cons so a tailored approach is always best.
Unfortunately the first signs of an infestation is seeing holes in clothing that haven't been worn in a while; this is also the case for carpets in areas not frequented often. Sightings will also be a regular occurence as these beetles breed in darker areas and are attracted to lighting such as bulbs.
Costs vary with the main factors being whether a fumigation, misting, fogging, spraying or heat treatment is best to provide long term results.
The larvae will live and feed for a period of 7-10 months. Following this, the larvae then turns to pupa and an adult beetle will emerge approximately one month later. Adults, however, will normally only live for a period of 2-6 weeks.
A female carpet beetle normally lays approximately 40 eggs, which take just over two weeks to hatch. The larvae will live and feed for a period of 7-10 months. Following this, the larvae then turns to pupa and an adult beetle will emerge approximately one month later.
The absolute best prevention method against carpet beetles are to keep all windows closed ALL the time! Another good method is to regularly vacuum carpeted floors and regularly check clothing used less often.
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