Carpet beetles are tiny insects that create holes in our clothing, rugs, and drapes, making their way in on infested items like second-hand furniture, or simply through the window. Their presence is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Carpet beetles typically don’t pose a health risk unless you’re allergic to them. But they can cause damage to animal-based fabrics, like wool or fur, around your home. Carpet beetles are a type of ...

A: Fabric pests feed on a variety of organic materials, including cotton products, wool products, animal fur, feathers, clothing, carpeting, draperies and other fabrics. Most fabric pests are either ...

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 ...

Autumn is on its way. There’s a sudden crispness in the air, the evenings are drawing in and suddenly we’re craving soup, spiced hot drinks and, of course, our favourite cosy knits. But before you get ...

CARPET BEETLES are common among households and can cause severe damage to bedding, clothes and carpets if left unchecked. The pests may be hard to spot, but here are three signs they're lurking about, ...

If you have ever woken up with itchy welts on your skin, you probably started to worry about bedbugs. Those tiny pests are a common culprit in cases of unexplained bites and itching. But there’s ...