With the recent warmer weather, Rentokil Pest Control and Rentokil Property Care are warning homeowners to be aware of an increase of certain species of beetles. Some species of beetle are not only a nuisance but could cause damage.
As the warmer months encourage people to open windows and doors, and be outside more, the opportunities for beetles to enter buildings increases greatly. Whilst beetles can be present at any time of the year, it is during the warmer summer months that their reproductive cycles are accelerated, making infestations more likely - especially when found in the home. Rentokil Pest Control has recorded a 32.2% rise in customer callouts for biscuit beetle, and a 15.1% rise in varied carpet beetle this year, in comparison to the same time period in 2022.
Biscuit beetles, also known as drugstore beetles or bread beetles, are common pests that infest stored food products. They have a broad diet and can feed on a variety of items, including biscuits, bread, spices, nuts, and even non-food items like drugs and tobacco. This makes them particularly well adapted to becoming a nuisance in people's homes, as well as food processing facilities, and warehouses.
