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Lola Houlton

How to get rid of larder beetles – 4 simple steps to remove them for good

A laundry room or pantry with rustic wooden open shelves and a ceramic sink.

If you spot oval-shaped dark brown or black insects with a light-colored band across their back that are approximately 7-9mm in length, whitish eggs, or caterpillar-like larve covered with bristle-like tufts of hair, chances are you have a larder beetle infestation.

Larder beetles can be a persistent pest in areas of your home with an accessible meal for them, so it's important to take the proper steps to eradicate them entirely and prevent their return.

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