The term dermestes beetle refers to a broad group of subspecies, rather than one particular type of insect. A few of these species are present in the UK and are a common pest for storerooms and warehouses, occasionally establishing themselves within domestic settings.
These insects can cause a significant amount of disruption within your business so make sure to get in touch with our dermestes beetle control Edinburgh team on 0131 322 1291.
Where Will You Find Dermestes Beetles?
Because these insects feed on substances which are high in protein, you can expect to find them in locations where materials like the following are available:
- Meats and fish
- Hides and leathers
- Dog biscuits
- Carcasses
- Bones
- Uncleaned food residue
Because these insects have such a broad range of potential food sources, it is not always clear precisely what is fuelling the infestation. In some cases, beetles may appear in a perfectly clean and hygienic environment where a rat or other animal has perished in a crawlspace.
Living animals can also provide a lot of nutrition for these beetles. Our dermestes beetle control Edinburgh technicians often carry out projects in agricultural settings where the manure and other debris of pigs, cows, and chickens are being fed upon by insects.
However, facilities without living animals which process a lot of animal products are still at risk. Anywhere which creates or works with leather is also at risk, as well as milk processing facilities and even a lot of commercial food factories. This also goes for any warehouses which store these products.
Preventing Dermestes Beetle Infestations
Although reducing the chance to zero is next to impossible, our dermestes beetle control Edinburgh technicians have offered a few tips to protect yourself.
Most importantly, to the best of your ability make sure that all protein-heavy food sources are stored securely. This means everything should be in gapless storage boxes or bags and, preferably, in cupboards.
Moreover, and this is true for avoiding all pest situations and the most important tip from our dermestes beetle control Edinburgh team. Even if you store all of the food in your restaurant or home securely and appropriately, food residue is also a significant issue. Ensure that you maintain a clean working environment.
Lastly, small gaps and holes in the exterior of your building provide numerous entranceways for exploring insects. Although it will be challenging to make sure all of them are shut, it can make a real difference to close as many as you can with sealant. This is something that our pest control technicians can help with.
Our Beetle Control Methods
On our initial visit to your property, our insect control Edinburgh team will try to identify precisely what their food source is. It may be apparent, although in some cases it may be the case that an animal has died in an area of your facility now easily viewable.
Naturally, this can present problems. For example, you can hardly remove cheese from a cheese factory. However, we can advise on how to make the issue less severe.
When we come to deal with the insects, we will apply an effective, practical, and safe residual insecticide. This will not only exterminate any insects it comes into contact with but will also deal with any insects which crawl upon the coated surfaces for a good while longer.
People often voice their concerns to our dermestes beetle control Edinburgh office when they find insects in their property after our treatment. 99% of the time these insects have just converted from larvae which were hidden and protected, and they will soon die upon the residual chemical.
The insecticide that out dermestes beetle control Edinburgh technicians use is potent and practical, yet safe to be around which minimises disruption, allowing you to resume regular service.
Classifying Dermestes Beetles
All insects have many different stages throughout their life, including a larvae stage. During this period, they look incredibly diverse, and dermestes larvae are small and reddish-brown and have thick protruding hairs.
At this stage in their lifecycle, the insects are very reclusive and will actively hide from the light. They burrow into a number of surfaces from leather to wood and plaster. You will likely be unaware of them until the adults emerge.
Having said that, larvae tend to avoid the light and burrow deeply within cloth and leather, wood, and plaster. It will likely be the case that you do not realise there is a problem until the adults emerge.
The form of the dermestes beetles will be highly dependent on the specific subspecies in question. For example, larder beetles tend to be just 3-4mm in length and pill-shaped. Hide beetles, however, are both wider and shorter and are not dissimilar to a scarab beetle in shape, with a bumpy carapace.
Our Beetle Control Services
From manufacturing to catering, to hospitality, to retail; no matter what business you are in, an insect infestation will cause real and damaging disruption. Hygiene issues will follow, and various different insects will cause different problems.
We are committed to applying a tailor-fit plan for each project we take on, and our pest control Edinburgh technicians will work with you to develop it. Any other option is a cop out and will not secure reliable results.
Our talented personnel have experience in all pest situations. They are all trained to the highest standard, armed with the highest quality equipment, which means they have everything they need to implement our bespoke plans for the most comprehensive results.
In order to guarantee that your pest problem is dealt with appropriately, we will carry out a multi-visit programme where required.
Due to the vast number of local dermestes beetle control Edinburgh technicians that we have within fully-stocked vans, you can rely on our company for a rapid response, efficient service, and cost-effective results.
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