Please help me figure out what kind of bug this is and what kind of treatment is used?
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It looks like a beetle larva. Maybe Khapra Beetle or Biscuit Beetle. Many beetle larvae are similar.
Thank you so much! Do u know whats the best way to get rid of these?
Unless you have hundreds, it is best to vacuum them up, do a good cleaning, hot water and steam if you can, take the bag out of the house and dispose of it. If this doesn't work, you may need an exterminator. Usually a good cleaning is enough.
Check the perimeter of your house for gaps and ways they may have entered the house and plug leaks. Also check your pantry to make sure nothing is infested there since they could have come in from things like flour or other part items. Toss those and tell the store.
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Sure looks like beetle larvae.
Getting rid of these can be a big problem if they have been around for a while so hopefully these are fairly new and you can kill them off without having to pay for professional help.
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Some excerpts from University web sites:
"Keep in mind, just one adult carpet beetle can lay up to 50 eggs. The larvae stage of the carpet beetle can last between three months and three years, while adults can live between two weeks and a few months."
You should probably read more than one article on how to get rid of these but basically, cleaning is the best way to do this.
This is a long read but gives a lot of information.
This insect is in the beetle family - Here is a link on how to get rid of them - www.pestcontrolgurus.com/
This time of the year and especially right now so many strange bugs are coming out and going into people's homes. The one you are seeing now is from a beetle that has gotten into your home.
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