Larder Beetle Facts

Description & Biology

Larder Beetles, as their name implies, prefer meat or meat by-products. This could be a decomposing animal, poultry, insect or other non-plant materials. Mounted animals may also become infected. However, Larder Beetles can survive on other organic materials too.

This little beetle is part of the Dermestidae family. Adults are black or brown, with a length from 6 mm to 9 mm. Their elongated flat bodies are characterized by 6 black points, with a light brown to a yellowish horizontal band. The head is fitted with two club-formed antennas, and the thorax is joined with two pairs of wings.

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Sanitation

A larder beetle infestation is less likely if food is stored in glass, plastic, or metal containers with tight-fitting lids. Finding the source of the infestation is the first step in managing larder beetles. If you come across an infested goods or object, do not discard it without first eradicating the infestation. To kill insects in a package that you intend to throw out, place the package in an oven at 125 to 140°F and heat for 30 minutes to fully penetrate the package. Other means of destroying the pests is to place the package in a freezer at -20°F for a week, or spray with an insecticide. Only then should you discard the infested package. This will keep the pest from spreading.

Spraying

Ecopest provides a variety of pesticides that may be used to control larder beetles on your own. There is no need to spray the walls, ceilings, or floors because the insects generally hide in gaps and crevices or in food packaging. Vacuum and remove dust and debris from cracks or crevices, permitting better penetration of insecticides. The vacuum cleaner bag should be put into a plastic bag and sealed before disposal to prevent insects from spreading.

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Larder Beetle Facts Description & Biology Larder Beetles, as their name implies, prefer meat or meat by-products. This could be decomposing animal, poultry, insect or other non-plant materials. Mounted animals may also become infested. However, Larder Beetles can survive on other organic materials too. Infestations in homes most likely come from infested dry dog and cat food or bird feed. It is not unusual to find new infestations where rat or mouse baits have been used. The beetles can infest the baits and also the vermin carcasses. They will also feed on accumulations of dead cluster flies. Grease from food preparation and cooking also attracts Larder Beetles. Any food that is not in a tight container, and has not been used for a month or more, should be checked for infestation whenever beetles or larvae are found. The adult larder beetle is about 3/8 inch long, black with a lighter stripe across the middle on which there are six small black spots. A full grown larva is about 5/8 inch long, somewhat fuzzy, with two distinct spines on top of the back end that curve backward. When mature, the larvae can become even more destructive by chewing holes into wood, in which they pupate.