Dermestid beetles aren't harmful, and do not bite. They can become a nuisance however, if they become numerous.rupareliaa wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2024 8:49 pm Thanks! Are they harmful and do they bite? How do I get rid of them?
Do they live in nests? We recently had a pigeon lay eggs outside our window. Maybe that's what they came from?
Some species are indeed attracted to the nests of birds and mammals, where they scavenge for organic debris. As for how to get rid of them, the simplest solution would be to look around for the food source that they are coming from. If the source is indoors, it's most likely a stored, dried food such as a container of cereal, pasta, grain, or flour.
https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/r ... dermestids
https://agsci.colostate.edu/agbio/ipm-p ... d-beetles/