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carpet beetle larvae #944319

Asked September 05, 2026, 11:31 AM EDT

I have found larvae in my bedroom closets. I have seen no beetles. What is the best way to get rid of them? I have been vacuuming every day and spraying with warm water and vinegar. What else can I do? I would like to seek professional help but it is very expensive so if there is some way I can do it I would appreciate your help.

Red Lake County Minnesota

Expert Response

Good Afternoon, 

Thanks for your question. 

We are volunteer Extension Master Gardeners and not entomologists. Having said that, I did some research on carpet beetles. 

Please click on the following links about the beetles and how to manage them: 

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/carpet-beetles/

https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/carpet-beetles/#gsc.tab=0

Good Luck!


Maureen Graber Replied September 05, 2026, 2:21 PM EDT

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