carpet beetles/wooley bears-help please

[bugzgirly]

Hi,
thanks for accepting me on this website.

i would like some advice please.
i moved into my house and after about 6 months(ish) i had a bout of the carpet beetle. not knowing what they were i was quite shocked...

anyway i got rid of them - sprays, cleaning every day spending a fortune on these sprays as they dont last long then no sight for a couple of months except now im seeing a few wooley bears - not a lot but i would just like to know is this the start of the next bout of beetle?? even in Oct/Nov??

Also would my previous owners known about this?

Also will i ever be bug free ?? is there a 'cure'

I wil appreicate any comments, thanks so much

Bugzgirly

[Kayleigh]

Hi bugzgirly and welcome to WAB..

Sorry I cant answer your question maybe wooden floors might be worth thinking about...

[Lancashire Lad]

Hi bugzgirly. Welcome to WAB

Have a look at this thread on the insects forum - might just help.

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...ll-insect.html

Regards
Mike.

[Hedge Witch]

Hi, welcome.

When treating the house after our cat got fleas, we got an expensive, specialist spray (on "prescription") which was far better and more effective than the one from the high street. This one did last. We have not had a problem since.

So maybe you can think about a different product, and maybe get some expert advice.

The insects feed on organic matter. I wonder if there is a source of "food" you can identify and dispose of? Cleaning behind the cooker seems to be advisable.

Best wishes with your problem, hope you get it sorted,

Hedge

[bugzgirly]

thanx for the advice,
the thing is aswell.... the downstairs of my house is wooden floor! so i dont understand?!

thanks again every1 and keep your fingers crossed for me that they dont come back

[Hedge Witch]

Yes, bugzgirly, I've heard people on other threads say the same thing, that they don't have a carpet, and can't source the infestation. Strange things Carpet Beetles

Good luck with them.