Beetles in Gloucestershire

Beetle infestations affect homeowners in the United Kingdom. They typically affect stored food, but can reside in lots of areas depending on the species of beetle. Foodstuffs may be infested with beetle eggs at any stage during the life of the goods, and if left undisturbed for long periods of time in your house the eggs can hatch ultimately causing a beetle infestation. There are several beetle species in the UK and these will target different areas of your property. Carpet beetles devour carpets and other soft furnishings, while stored product beetles affect dried food in your kitchen. Most beetles aren’t dangerous, but can pass on diseases or bacteria and so any pieces of furniture or foodstuffs that are contaminated may need to be disposed of.

The key to controlling a beetle infestation is accurate identification of the species of beetle. Different beetles will require different treatment methods and you will need to target different parts of your property. Professional pest control companies can identify the beetle and can then agree with you a suitable way of managing these pests. This will usually involve spraying insecticide or applying powder insecticide to an area. If the infestation is in a cooking area then you should be sure to work with an insecticide that is safe for food preparation areas. Many pest control firms also provide an education service where they’ll help you with the likely causes of the beetle infestation and how best to prevent the issue from reoccurring.