Despite their name, carpet beetles will attack pretty much any piece of fabric made available to them, including curtains, tablecloths, blankets, clothing, rugs and yes, carpets. Carpet beetles are ...

DEAR JOAN: About two weeks ago I broke out with a terribly painful rash on my arm. It looked like shingles, but my doctor said it wasn’t. She couldn’t exactly determine the origin but gave me ...

Carpet beetles are tiny intruders that can cause significant damage to natural fibres (bedding, clothes, carpets and upholstered furniture) in our homes. Understanding their habits and preventing ...

Q: How do I eliminate carpet beetles? Is there something that could have attracted them in the first place? A: Pest control experts say that, much like bed bugs, carpet beetles often hitch a ride into ...

Have you ever seen a small, speckled brown and white bug on your rug and wondered what it was? Chances are, it was a carpet beetle. If you spot one or two in your space, don’t panic—the creepy ...