We would be happy to help. Please send us photos of the insects you are seeing. Take close photos that are in focus, ideally in good natural light so we can see the details of the body parts. If you can place a ruler or coin next to the insect(s), that will give us an indicator of the size. You can upload photos to this question and we will have an entomologist take a look.

Christa

Here is a picture. Hope you can help

Hi Dorothy, 

It appears from the picture that you have varied carpet beetles.  These are common household pest. They do not bite, sting or transmitted any disease. While the adults feed on pollen the larva have been know to feed on many other items composed of wool, fur, felt, silk, feathers, skins, and leather. Dry food and pet food can also be a common source of infestation. Here are some tips for preventing and controlling them in your home. 

- Insecticides alone they will not effectively manage carpet beetles and should only be used in combination with good housekeeping practices. If using a insecticide always read and follow the label. 

- Susceptible items should be dry-cleaned or laundered before being stored for long periods. They should be stored in tight-fitting plastic bags or containers.

- Thoroughly clean the home when carpet beetles are detected. Pay particular attention to areas where lint and pets hair accumulates. Thorough vacuuming of carpeting, along baseboards, under furniture, and in closets is recommended. Dispose of vacuum cleaner bag outdoors.

- Treat infested objects to kill eggs and larvae. Store small items in a freezer for 48 hours or heat-treat them at temperatures above 120 degrees F for several hours. Remove and destroy heavily infested material when you find it.

- Exclude adult beetles during warm months by using screens and sealing other openings.

- Several over-the-counter insecticides registered for use inside homes can be applied in storage areas, edges of carpeting, baseboards, cracks and crevices to help control these pests. Great care should be taken when using these products in the home, as some maybe toxic to pets and people is missed used.  Be sure to read and follow all the instructions and safety precautions found on the pesticide label before using any pesticide.  Household “bug bombs” will not be effective against carpet beetles. In most cases, direct chemicals spray of clothing should be avoided. 

- Emily 



These bugs can appear anywhere. Carpets are not needed. I suggest you put white sticky traps, available on line, in areas where they are, and see which traps have the most. Then you can "triangulate" where they are coming from and seal any holes or clean the area.