Bed bugs don t have wings.
Carpet beetle bed bug husks.
So they have wings.
The carpet beetle and bed bug not only leave similar looking bites but there are other similarities.
Look for holes in clothes and fabric woven furniture to begin identifying these critters.
If you ve found larvae it s carpet beetles.
They become bigger and bigger during their lifespan but never metamorphose as the carpet beetles do.
Bed bugs and carpet beetles are both very small.
Carpet beetles are well beetles.
Food and sweat stains on fabrics can attract carpet beetles.
Figure 7 cast skins of varied carpet beetle larvae the larvae will grow to 5mm long and are voracious feeders which will rapidly make holes in woollen textiles animal specimens fur and feathers.
Clean carpet beetle prone areas frequently.
Search stored food containers and clean shelves with a mild household cleaner.
Carpet beetles like to live out of sight and feed on the natural fibers in fabrics even living off carpet fibers that are 90 percent synthetic.
If you find the fuzzy carpet beetle larvae or their shed skins in kitchen cabinets or drawers then the infestation is probably in food storage pantry.
Vacuuming carpeting and washing your clothes and other fabrics frequently at least once every 2 or so weeks is the best way to prevent a carpet beetle infestation.
Treat spills and stains immediately as well.
Bed bugs on the other hand don t have larvae.