Beetles can bite because they have chewing mouthparts. However, only a few species will bite humans.

Most beetles are herbivores, but they can also feast on wood, fiber, linens, pantry items, and dead or organic matter.

Yes, some species of beetles can fly, including Japanese beetles, ladybugs, and lightning bugs.

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How to Get Rid of Beetles

Q: Where do beetles live?

Beetles live where they can find food, shelter, and a place to breed. They're attracted to your pantry, cupboards, carpeting, furniture, and more.

Q: How many beetle species are there?

There are more than a quarter-million species of beetles in the world and 25,000 beetle species in North America alone.

Q: How do exterminators get rid of beetles?

There are a variety of strategies an exterminator can use to get rid of beetles. Connect with an Orkin Pro to create an effective beetles treatment plan for your home.

Q: How much does an exterminator cost for beetles?

The cost of a beetle exterminator varies depending on the pest control treatment plan. Get a free quote and contact your local Orkin Branch Office to request a comprehensive pest inspection from an Orkin Pro.

Orkin can identify and help get rid of beetles from your home with our pest control and removal services.

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The Science

What are the risks associated with beetles?

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Allergic Reactions

If you have carpet beetles, people in your household may complain of itchy rashes from bites or having irritated eyes and throats.

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Carpet Beetles Eat and Destroy Fabric

Most carpet beetle damage occurs when their larvae use your home as a buffet, potentially causing severe damage to bedding, clothes, carpets, and upholstered furniture.

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Drugstore Beetles Love Your Food

Drugstore beetles live inside stored foods and pantry items with unsecured containers. They love kitchens, where they can find spilled food and crumbs.

Our Approach

Beetle Pest Control Made Personal

Orkin Pros are trained to diagnose and help control all types of beetle infestations. Because every home is different, they work with you to design a unique program for your situation.

The Orkin Approach

Investigate

We’ll inspect your home from top to bottom, inside and out, for current or potential pest problems.

Protect

We’ll treat the perimeter of your structure with the appropriate materials, remove all accessible spiderwebs and wasp nests, and use the safest methods available.

Fortify

We’ll do everything we can to keep insects out—seal, caulk, plug, and secure gaps and cracks.

Keep Watch

We’ll treat the interior of your home and install pest monitors in critical areas such as kitchens, baths, utility rooms, and garages.

Report

We’ll always provide a detailed report of services rendered and recommendations to help keep your home free of pests.

Follow Up

We’ll stay in touch between our regularly scheduled visits and respond to any immediate needs.

Custom Treatment

Beetle infestations don't stand a chance with us.

Depending on your level of beetle infestation, our Pros will use both prescriptive treatments and preventative measures.

Unique Treatment Plan

Since every home is different, our Pros will design a treatment plan that is unique to your space and situation.

Further Investigation

Depending on the type of beetle infestation our Pros will help ensure your property is set up for future success.

Insecticide Application

Insecticide is applied only in cracks and crevices to help eliminate any beetles that may be hiding (without contaminating surfaces).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do beetles bite?

What do beetles eat?

Do beetles fly?

Where do beetles live?

How many beetle species are there?

How do exterminators get rid of beetles?

How much does an exterminator cost for beetles?

Resources

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I began to see tiny, small reddish-brown bugs in my kitchen. Now I'm starting to see them in my bathroom. What are they?

I found a small oval brown bug with horizontal stripes

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I have found this bug that is oval in shape, six legs, goes from a light brown to a dark brown towards the end, and is banded horizontally across its back. Could you please tell me what kind of bug this is?