Greenville Beetle Control

Serving Customers in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, & Oconee Counties

Beetles are the most abundant insect on the planet with over 350,000 identified species. They range in size from less than 1/8 inch to more than 1 inch. Beetles are easily identified as they have two pairs of wings. The front wings are hardened and serve as a protective cover for the membranous hind wings. Beetles have chewing mouthparts and often feed on wood, plants, and stored food. They can cause significant damage to crops, property, and stored food products. There are many species of beetles that are beneficial as they feed on other insects, decaying organic matter, and help to decompose trees.

Beetle Infestations in Your Home

Beetles can enter your home through cracks and crevices in the foundation, around windows and doors, and through tears in screens. They are also brought in on potted plants, firewood, and other items brought into the home. Once inside, beetles will invade your pantry and cupboards to feed on stored food products like cereal, flour, and pet food. They will lay their eggs in the food and the larvae will feed on the food, often contaminating it with their feces and shed skins. Adult beetles will lay their eggs in cracks and crevices, often in the pantry or cupboards, and the larvae will emerge and feed on the food in the area. The larvae will then pupate and the adult beetle will emerge and the cycle will begin again.

Common Beetles in South Carolina

Carpet Beetle

The most common species of carpet beetle in South Carolina is the black carpet beetle. The adult is black and oval-shaped with brown legs and short antennae. The larvae are carrot-shaped and are covered in brown hairs. They will feed on a variety of items in the home including wool, silk, leather, furs, and stored food products. They are often found in closets, under furniture, in the attic, and in the pantry.

Drugstore Beetle

The drugstore beetle is a small, reddish-brown beetle that is often found in stored food products. It has a humped back and the antennae have a three-segmented club. The larvae are tiny, white grubs that feed on a variety of stored food products including flour, cereal, spices, and pet food. They will also feed on non-food items like books, leather, and tobacco.

Red Flour Beetle

The red flour beetle is a common pest of stored food products. It is a small, reddish-brown beetle that is often found in flour, cereal, and pet food. The larvae are tiny, white grubs that feed on the food products. They can go through several generations per year and can cause significant damage to stored food products. They will also infest non-food items like books, leather, and tobacco.

Sawtooth Grain Beetle

The sawtooth grain beetle is a small, brown beetle that is often found in stored food products. It has a long, thin body and six saw-like teeth on each side of the thorax. The larvae are tiny, white grubs that feed on the food products. They will also infest non-food items like books, leather, and tobacco.

Spider Beetle

Spider beetles are small, reddish-brown beetles that are often found in stored food products. They have a round body and long legs. They are called spider beetles because they look like spiders. The larvae are tiny, white grubs that feed on the food products. They can go through several generations per year and can cause significant damage to stored food products. They will also infest non-food items like books, leather, and tobacco.

How to Prevent Beetles

There are several things you can do to prevent beetle infestations in your home. The most important thing is to keep your home clean and free of clutter. This will help to eliminate potential hiding places for beetles. You should also store your food in airtight containers and keep your pantry and cupboards clean and free of crumbs and spills. You should also inspect your home for cracks and crevices and seal them with caulk or weatherstripping. If you have a beetle infestation in your home, you should contact a professional pest control company to inspect your home and recommend the best treatment options.

Contact Greenville's Beetle Exterminators Today

At Greenville Pest Control, we have been providing professional pest control services to customers in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee Counties for over 20 years. We are a locally owned and operated company that is committed to providing our customers with the highest quality service at affordable prices. We use the latest technology and the most effective products to eliminate beetles and other pests from your home. All of our technicians are highly trained, licensed, and insured. We are a member of the National Pest Management Association and the South Carolina Pest Control Association. We are also an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating.

Call (864) 400-7473 to schedule a beetle control service in Greenville today!