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newmexicobugger Ojo Amarillo, NM Jan 25, 2013

See these sometimes walking on the carpet and we usually catch alot of these critters on the sticky traps.

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Jan 25, 2013

No, not ticks. For one, ticks hang around trees so they can "jump" on an unsuspeting host for the blood. They don't invade houses.

What you have looks like some kind of beetle. You may want to bring in in a jar to your extension service. They will gladly help you for free and can give you some information.

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newmexicobugger Ojo Amarillo, NM Jan 25, 2013

Blomma,

Thank you for the help and the reply.

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Jan 25, 2013

You are welcome

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Jan 26, 2013

Spider beetles in the subfamily Ptininae - maybe the American spider beetle - http://www.gonhs.org/Meziumamericanum.htm
These beetles will eat an amazing variety of dry food items, and can be pantry pests - http://www.urbanwildlifeguide.net/2010/05/beetle-in-bathtub.html

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newmexicobugger Ojo Amarillo, NM Jan 26, 2013

Flapdoodle,

Thank you also for your help. I'll research them.

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