Beetles benefit the environment around them as long as they stay outside. Once they enter homes, however, they can wreak havoc. We’ve come up with simple names to explain the kind of damage beetles cause. Pantry beetles like to eat stored food. Carpet beetles can be found munching on carpet and furniture. Here’s what you can do if beetles find their way into your home:

Keep Your Yard Free of Beetles

There are a few ways you can remove beetles from the outside of your home. You can try filling a jar with water and dish soap, holding it under branches where beetles are resting, then tap the branches so they can fall in. You can also vacuum them up with a ShopVac, then empty into a sealed container. Beetle traps and insecticides are other possible DIY solutions. Keep in mind that these methods aren’t guaranteed, but they can help alleviate a problem if you have one. 

Avoid Attracting Them

Beetles always have a reason for entering a home. They’re not picky, but they’re also not going to try super hard to get into someone’s house. Making sure your doors, windows and walls are sealed and without holes will go a long way in pest prevention. Leaving water in pet bowls, near leaking pipes and around drains can also attract them. Unfortunately, they’re also sometimes attracted to things like carpet, so they can be difficult to avoid. Sealing your home is the best defense. 

Hire a Professional Pest Control Company

Professional pest control technicians will know exactly what to do to get rid of beetles in your home. They’ll have the proper tools and knowledge to get to the core of the issue so your home will become and stay beetle-free. 

Beetles enjoy areas all over the inside and outside of the home, so getting rid of them can be a challenge. A West Des Moines pest control company like Pro-Staff can help. Give us a call at 515-279-7378 or contact us online to learn more.