It was a familiar species but still a bit early i think.
Caterpillar in the carpet.
Carpet caterpillar at this time of year even here in southern arizona i am always a bit surprised to find insect activity.
Remove carpet beetles and their larvae with a vacuum.
Remember to vacuum inside the cracks of the furniture as carpet beetles like to feed in dark places.
I found a hard substance that was incrusted in our carpet while i was cleaning.
Look for the carpet bug larvae.
These are newly hatched carpet bugs that will be around 1 8 of an inch long and covered in coarse hairs almost like a caterpillar.
Vacuum every corner of the carpet and use a vacuum extension to suck up any beetles and larvae on your furniture.
Sometimes the cat ignores his litter box in favor of urinating on the carpet and his owners wonder what s going on.
The caterpillars of this delicately patterned moth depend on barberry plants for their survival.
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Imagine my shock then at finding a caterpillar on my living room floor today.
Making sure our house was thoroughly cleaned i got on my hands and knees and proceeded to pick at it with my finger.