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Size
6 – 10mm long oval shaped
Colour
Dark brown/black |
Occurrence
Hide beetles are common household pests. They are often found in kitchens where they can scavenge for food debris. They will also feed and breed under units and under kitchen appliances such as cookers & washing machines.
Biology
Egg – larva – pupa – adult. Complete life cycle usually 12-16 weeks.
Larvae – up to 14mm long, dark brown banded, with distinctive bristles.
Adults – 6 –10mm long with short clubbed antennae, active fliers.
Food
Larvae feed mainly on dry decomposing animal matter but may also feed on vegetable matter
What you can do ?
Food storage and preparation areas should be kept in a clean condition. Deposits of food debris etc. should be removed from corners, cracks etc. Where possible appliances should be removed and area below and behind cleaned thoroughly. Refuse should be suitably contained and refuse storage areas should be kept clean.
A residual insecticide should be applied where an infestation of dermestes beetles is found. All room surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned before any insecticidal treatment is carried out.
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