If you ve found larvae it s carpet beetles.
Carpet beetle bed bug husks.
Carpet beetles are well beetles.
Bed bugs and carpet beetles are both very small.
Figure 7 cast skins of varied carpet beetle larvae the larvae will grow to 5mm long and are voracious feeders which will rapidly make holes in woollen textiles animal specimens fur and feathers.
Differences between bed bugs and carpet beetles.
If you find the fuzzy carpet beetle larvae or their shed skins in kitchen cabinets or drawers then the infestation is probably in food storage pantry.
The carpet beetle and bed bug not only leave similar looking bites but there are other similarities.
Treat spills and stains immediately as well.
Vacuuming carpeting and washing your clothes and other fabrics frequently at least once every 2 or so weeks is the best way to prevent a carpet beetle infestation.
Look for holes in clothes and fabric woven furniture to begin identifying these critters.
Clean carpet beetle prone areas frequently.
Bed bugs don t have wings.
Food and sweat stains on fabrics can attract carpet beetles.
They become bigger and bigger during their lifespan but never metamorphose as the carpet beetles do.
Bed bugs on the other hand don t have larvae.
Carpet beetles like to live out of sight and feed on the natural fibers in fabrics even living off carpet fibers that are 90 percent synthetic.
Search stored food containers and clean shelves with a mild household cleaner.