How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles Carpet beetles can be eliminated by a homeowner if the infestation is caught in its early stages, says pest control expert Ben McAvoy. This means that the ...

The brown carpet beetle, also known as the vodka beetle, was introduced to Britain in the 1970s and is becoming more common as a pest of natural history collections ... out to kill larvae and eggs.

He advised: "Pest infestations can quickly spiral out of control. A little prevention ... as they provide an ideal hiding spot for pests such as carpet beetles, fleas, and dust mites.