Flea and Carpet Beetle Control

Take Control of Flea and Carpet Beetle Infestations Today

Fleas. One of the most dreaded, microscopic pests. They are brought into your home via pet, human (jumping on clothing), used furniture, rugs, or clothing. The most active time for fleas entering the home is in the Fall once the temperatures start to dip below 50 degrees.

Carpet beetles are another small but persistent household pest, often mistaken for fleas due to their size and activity. Unlike stink bugs, carpet beetles are fabric and fiber feeders, targeting natural materials such as wool, feathers, leather, carpeting, clothing, and stored items. Adult carpet beetles typically enter the home through doors, windows, or on cut flowers, while larvae thrive in quiet, undisturbed areas like closets, attics, baseboards, and storage boxes.

Whatever the case may be, you need a trusted flea exterminator to properly take care of the problem. A local pest control company like CJB Pest and Mosquito Control can quickly eliminate the fleas within your home and inform you on how to prevent future problems. With over 90 years of experience, our technicians are equipped with the knowledge, skill, and treatment techniques to ensure your home is free from the chaos fleas can cause. Call us to get started.

Your Trusted Flea and Carpet Beetle Exterminator

Fleas are constantly on the hunt for a blood meal from a tasty host, either pets or humans. Carpet beetles are looking for soft carpets and rugs to live in. When a flea or carpet beetle problem is identified, things can quickly go from a small issue to a total infestation. In other words, one day they aren’t there, and the next, they are all over your entire house.

At CJB Pest and Mosquito Control, our professional staff will get the specifics of your home, explain how our process works, schedule the service, and send out a state-certified technician specialized in flea and carpet beetle elimination. You will also have peace of mind with our 6 month Guarantee!

We will provide you with a prep sheet detailing everything you need to do as a homeowner prior to a service for fleas and carpet beetles. Our technicians provide a thorough, one-time treatment to rid your home of fleas and carpet beetles quickly and effectively. Then, they'll provide you with an information sheet on what to expect after treatment and what you can personally do to prevent future problems.

The flea and carpet beetle life cycle is exceptionally long, which means the extermination of these pests may require multiple treatments in extreme cases. When you work with CJB Pest and Mosquito Control, our methods for flea and carpet beetle control will ensure a plan is set to end the flea or carpet beetle life cycle, allowing you to reclaim the comfort and safety of your home again.

Flea Control & Pet Owners

Is the infestation source your cat or dog? If so, you must get a flea treatment done to them either before, or on, the day of service. You will then need to continue to have them on long-term prevention medication, thoroughly wash all pet bedding, and vacuum your carpet as well as any rugs.

Fleas Overview

Unlike most household pests, fleas bite our furry pets as well as humans. Flea bites can cause extreme itching and irritation. Fleas can also transmit bacterial infections as well as tapeworms. The pests are highly productive; the adult (biting) stage might be living on the pet, in addition to thousands of eggs, larvae, and pupae in the home or yard. A flea infestation can quickly develop and spiral out of control if not addressed early.

Fleas And Pets

Once a pet has a noticeable flea problem, you should call a professional flea exterminator because you will most likely need a treatment to the home. This is because female fleas can lay 40 to 50 eggs per day in almost any setting, and because once the pet is treated, fleas will look to humans for their blood meal.

Over The Counter Flea Treatments

A form of treatment NOT recommended as a sole method for treating fleas are known as “bug bombs“. Foggers are rarely effective against fleas because the ingredients are released upwards into the air and often do not reach into hidden areas of flea development. They will hide under baseboard edges, in carpet, furniture, area rugs, pet beds, and in the bed’s you sleep in. Anywhere they can be close to a host (pets and humans.)

How to Recognize a Flea Infestation

Excessive scratching or grooming, by your pet, could indicate a potential flea problem. Red irritated skin and loose hairs are also flea problem indicators. Flies are about 2-1/2 mm in size, have a reddest-brown shiny appearance so you might be able to spot them readily. Flea droppings, or flea dirt, appear black and coarse and often look piled in clumps. Pet bedding, pets, or around your home are spots most likely to find it.

Carpet Beetle Control & Homeowners

If the source of the infestation is inside your home — such as clothing, stored fabrics, carpeting, or natural‑fiber materials — you’ll need to address those items either before or on the day of service. This includes thoroughly washing or dry‑cleaning affected fabrics, removing infested items, and vacuuming carpets, rugs, upholstery, and baseboards. Long‑term prevention often requires ongoing cleaning, proper storage of natural‑fiber items, and reducing dust and lint buildup, which carpet beetle larvae feed on.

Carpet Beetles Overview

Unlike fleas, carpet beetles do not bite pets or humans. The problem comes from their larvae, which feed on natural fibers such as wool, feathers, leather, silk, carpeting, clothing, and stored items. Their feeding can cause noticeable damage, thinning, or holes in fabrics. Carpet beetles are highly productive; adults may enter from outdoors, but larvae thrive inside homes, especially in quiet, undisturbed areas. Without early intervention, an infestation can spread quickly as larvae move between rooms seeking new food sources.

Carpet Beetles and the Home

Once you notice fabric damage, shed larval skins, or small beetles near windows, it’s time to call a professional. Carpet beetle larvae can feed for months, and females can lay dozens of eggs in hidden areas such as closets, baseboards, air vents, attics, and storage boxes. Even after cleaning, larvae may remain in cracks, crevices, or insulation, making professional treatment essential to fully eliminate the infestation.

Over‑the‑Counter Carpet Beetle Treatments

“Bug bombs” or foggers are not recommended as a sole treatment method for carpet beetles. Foggers release ingredients upward into the air and rarely reach the hidden areas where larvae develop. Carpet beetle larvae hide under baseboards, in carpeting, inside furniture, behind wall voids, in closets, and within stored fabrics — all places foggers fail to penetrate. Effective control requires targeted treatment of these concealed areas.

How to Recognize a Carpet Beetle Infestation

Signs of a carpet beetle problem include:

• Excessive fabric damage, thinning, or small holes in natural‑fiber items
• Shed larval skins near baseboards, closets, or stored clothing
• Small beetles (typically 2–4 mm) found near windows or light sources
• Accumulated lint, pet hair, or dust in corners — common larval food sources

Carpet beetles vary in appearance depending on species, but many have a mottled pattern of brown, black, and white scales. Larvae are typically elongated, brownish, and covered in fine bristles.

Take Control Now

Don’t let fleas or carpet beetles overrun your home. Trust our professionals to quickly handle your issue with our industry-leading methods for flea control. Contact us to schedule your flea and carpet beetle control service and start your journey to a pest-free home.