Hidden nests in areas such as beneath furniture ... Sprinkling boric acid powder on carpets and upholstery can help ...

is one of the commonest species of carpet beetles in Britain. Its larvae are often found in old houses associated with birds’ nests. It is also a well-known pest of natural history collections. The ...

Colorado beetle larvae are a reddish brown colour, round and up to about half an inch (15mm) in length. Farmers have been urged to "remain vigilant" after a pest that poses "a significant threat ...