Are there black carpet beetles?

Adult black carpet beetles grow to be about 1/8 to 3/16 inch long. Their oval-shaped body is shiny black to dark brown in color and covered in short hairs. Their heads bend down at a slight angle giving them somewhat of a hunchbacked appearance. The larvae of this beetle grow to about ¼ of an inch long.

What causes black carpet beetles?

Carpet beetles are caused because they find food for their larvae in your house. Their larvae food includes all types of animal products such as skins, silk, wool, hair, etc. Most of the time they find such products because of poor cleaning, stained carpets and/or mishandling of animal-based products.

How big is a black carpet beetle?

Black Carpet Beetle Adult black carpet beetles range from 1/8 to 3/16 inch long. They are shiny black and dark brown with brownish legs. Full-sized larvae can be as long as 5/16 inch and range from light brown to almost black.

Why have I got black beetles in my house?

They often come into the house to escape from bad weather conditions, especially during summer. They could also be black carpet beetles, although these shouldn’t be confused with dust mites, which are miniscule. If these small black beetles in the house are in your kitchen area, they could also be grain eating insects.

What does a black carpet beetle look like?

Black carpet beetles (Attagenus megatoma) are the most widespread and abundant of the carpet beetles and cause the greatest damage. The shiny black adults are an elongated oval-shaped with brownish legs, and they grow to 1/4 inch long.

How do you kill a carpet beetle?

One of the best home remedies to get rid of carpet beetles is to clean the apparels that are infested by them. Wash them with hot water to kill them instantly. Use a mild detergent along with water as it will help in choking the insect and eliminate them from your clothes.

What do black carpet beetles eat?

Black carpet beetles are common in the northeastern United States. Like other carpet beetle species, they feed on leather, silk, wool, feathers and hair. Black carpet beetles may also consume dried meat, plants and dead insects.

How long do black carpet beetles live?

Black carpet beetle larvae may live as short as 9 months to as long as 3 years, depending on their diet and environmental conditions. Larvae pupate in the last larval skin, with the pupal state lasting from 6 to 24 days.