I have seen these on the ground of my wrap around porch, siding of my house and now inside the house in bathrooms and along window trim. Is this something I should get an exterminator for?
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This does look like a "wood borer" type of beetle. If you see damage (for example, channels that have been chewed on the surface of wood -- either on nearby tree trunks or porch/house trim) you might want to consult an exterminator, especially if the house is older. If not, I'd wait a week or two to see if they go away. Many types of other beetles are super-beneficial to the environment.
From your photo, this looks like a Brown Click Beetle. They are not harmful to people or pets, but they can be a problem for garden plants. Their larva are known as wireworms, and eat the roots of plants. They can also ruin a potato crop by burrowing into the potatoes. In hot and dry conditions, the adult beetles may enter homes looking for water. Best to vacuum them up in the house, and get rid of the bag or empty dirt cup into the trash. A Pyrethrum-based spray can be used on them outside.
This looks like a harmless, hard-shelled beetle.
They could be springtails. They like dampness. Cedar oil repels them. You can just vacuum them up.
It doesn't look like Brown Click Beetle. Yes, they come in many colors, but click beetles have somewhat flattened bodies, especially between the abdomen and the head. The photo is not very good quality, but this beetle has a round head and a longer body than click beetles. In addition, click beetles can flip in the air, making a clicking sound. I think you would have heard this particular sound. You can listen to it here www.orkin.com/
I think this is wood boring Arhopalus rusticus (see C www.researchgate.net/
It's more like wood borer Arhopalus rusticus (see C in this figure www.researchgate.net/
But check the size of this bug. Adult Wood-Boring Beetles can be less than 1 inch long, while the woodworms can vary between 1 to 7 millimeters in length. If the dimensions are the same, then it is important to take the appropriate measures to manage the problem.
Examine all wooden items.
Use an insecticide.
Call a professional for pest control.
Treat infested furniture with heat. For a minimum of two hours, keep your wooden furniture at between 140 to 150 degrees F.
Eliminate wood that is infested by wood-borers.
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