Tiny bugs in light fixtures...help!

Question

I have these tiny bugs that I am finding in my bathroom and light fixtures (literally crawling out like 2-4 at a time) they are no where near my pantry and I have checked all my food items- anyone have any idea of what they can be??

HouseLogic.com · Answer

Yikes! Do you live in a house or an apartment? If it is the latter, a neighbor's bug problem may be spreading into your home. I am not sure what type of pest that is, but here's what I think you should do. First collect a few of the bugs and put them in a Ziplock bag. Then grab some caulk and seal any cracks and crevices around the light fixtures to prevent the bugs from getting into your home. Afterward, I would seek the advice of an exterminator ASAP and show them the bagged bugs so they can determine what they are and what else should be done. You can find more tips here: http://goo.gl/ZpAHoL

Sarah Renteria · Answer

I live in a new construction town home. It was built for us- and is a duplex. After some research I am thinking they might be foreign grain beetles.. I'm considering writing the builder.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

It definitely resembles a type of beetle but cannot find information on this.I would totally put traps in the pantry even though you did not notice anything.They are specifically for the pantry available at home improvement stores.

Tabbitha Smith · Answer

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheEntomologyGroup/ Try this group, someone will know what it is. They i.d. insects from all over the world.

Catherine L · Answer

I wonder if they might be 'carpet bugs'? The above posters are right -- you can google and various entomology sites will have pictures with which you can identify them. Also, you can go to your state's chief entomologist's office site and see pictures and get information about what's common in your area. That might be a good place to start.

Z · Answer

I use this site when I want to identify an insect. Scroll down and you can pick your state and other details to help you find out what it is. http://www.insectidentification.org/

Renata · Answer

I HATE BEETLES! In fact all bugs!

Robert harris · Answer

contact your local county extension office . You will need the services of a Pest control company. Bug Zapper Pest Control (retired)

Ivette · Answer

Hi, did you ever find out what they were? I'm experiencing the exact same thing. The exact same bug/beetle. Please help

Nicole Domenico Moulton · Answer

I found one in my drawing book too! What ARE they?! The certainly resemble grain beetles though.

Robert Tompsett · Answer

I think they are a carpet beetle.

Robert Tompsett · Answer

The little black (carpet?) beetle collect in the ceiling light globes. I keep dumping them down the toilet. I have this idea to spray 'Great Foam (R)' into the electrical boxes that hold the fixture. Would this be wise?

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