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itchynscratchy
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Posted 1 year ago
Thu Jul 10 2008 14:18:46
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i keep finding dead ones. definitely spider beetles and no bed bugs. any of you bug experts have any insight? is it as simple as i am finding dead bugs i wasn't aware of before because my apartment is filled with pesticides? or could it be a seasonal thing? i even found a dead one on top of my comforter yesterday.
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Sleep-deprived-Lela
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Posted 1 year ago
Thu Jul 10 2008 22:22:13
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omgosh.. me TOO! i've killed like FIVE since this whole BB-nightmare started!
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vdevorainnewark
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Thu Jul 10 2008 22:29:07
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ive seen like two in my bed are they as bad as these BBs. is this something to worry about?
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No. We're told spider beetles don't bite.
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Posted 1 year ago
Thu Jul 10 2008 22:44:05
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IF you are sure they are in fact spider beetles I can give you info about them.
1st. They are a stored product pest. Minor at that. They are usually an indication of poor sanitation practices. (Sorry but true) There are about 50 species in the US and Canada, about 13 of them are pests. They are scavengers, many feed on plant and animal origin materials. They feed on broken grain, dried fruits and meats, fish meal, wool, hair, feathers, skins, drugs, rodent droppings, insects and other animal carcasses. They are very attracted to moisture and to bird and mammal droppings. You can also find them in bee and bird nests. I could go on but look at some of the materials above, Check the pantry for l larva in your food. They will be difficult to locate because they avoid light most hide real well and they feed on a great variety of materials. Check for webbing, molt skins, and cocoons. At best these are always a mild case and reproduction is low. If you need more info let me know, I could help further. -
itchynscratchy
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Posted 1 year ago
Fri Jul 11 2008 7:46:22
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they aren't in kitchen at all
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lieutenantdan
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Posted 1 year ago
Fri Jul 11 2008 14:32:03
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Killerqueen is correct. Also since your bed bug problem you have become more aware of your surroundings and this makes you see things that may have always existed to some extent.
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