Properly use traps for carpet beetles
Carpet beetles are native pests and are common in private homes. In nature they are often found in sparrow nests. The larvae of this beetle feed mainly on the protein keratin. The adult beetles feed exclusively on pollen and nectar. In addition to traps for carpet beetles to control, preventive measures also help.
How to use carpet beetle traps
Carpet beetles are material pests. Traps for carpet beetles contain so-called pheromones, which are sexual attractants that are supposed to attract the animals. Such traps are available from specialist retailers or online.
- If you have purchased such a trap, first open the trap and check that there is no dirt on it. If it does, remove it with a lint-free cloth if necessary.
- Then peel off the protective film from the adhesive pads contained in the pack. Place the platelets in the holder provided on the pheromone dispenser. The adhesive side must face up and have a secure hold.
- Disposable gloves are usually supplied with the pheromone trap. Put it on and remove the plastic tube with the pheromone and place it closed on the adhesive surface of the adhesive plate.
- Now close the trap and place it where the carpet beetle infestation occurred.
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These traps usually last for 3 months. You should check the traps regularly and replace the adhesive pads if necessary.
Other ways to control the carpet beetle
- You should definitely clean the infected areas thoroughly. The larvae of the carpet beetle are shy of light and therefore often hide in dark, inaccessible corners of the apartment. Corresponding places can be wardrobes, drawers and bed boxes as well as rubbing strips or under upholstered furniture and mattresses.
- If cleaning does not bring the desired result, you can also use non-toxic products from the market, such as the pheromone traps or insect spray mentioned above.
- Silicate powder is also very effective against the carpet beetle. Dust this in the appropriate cracks or Put.
- The protein that the larvae feed on comes in organic materials such as leather, Hides, wool or fur as well as in horn, feathers and hair. Textiles that have been infected by the carpet beetle can either be washed at 60 degrees or frozen for about 2 hours, this kills the larvae.
- The natural product pyrethrum should also have a good effect. This is an insecticide made from the flowers of various types of chrysanthemum, which is broken down again after a short time (a few hours) under the action of UV light.
Prevent the carpet beetle without traps
- In order to prevent an infestation with the carpet beetle and to save the purchase of special traps, potential hiding spots should be the Beetle be cleaned regularly and thoroughly. Good air circulation is also important.
- Do not overcrowd your cupboards and drawers. Laying or do not hang unwashed clothes in the closet. Washed clothing You can also put them in plastic bags before you put them in the closet, especially clothes made from organic materials.
- Lavender is also said to prevent the carpet beetle. Add fresh lavender or small cotton bags with dried lavender to the cupboard.
If all of these control measures do not help, you should definitely seek the advice of a professional pest controller. Fighting is fundamentally necessary, as the small arrow hairs on the end of the carpet beetle's body can also trigger allergies.
