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8ugB0m83r Antioch, CA Mar 13, 2020

I'm afraid I don't have a picture of it, but it's similar in appearance to a lady bug, though slightly smaller in size and greenish-gray in color, snot-like, with black spots on its back. I've been finding them in my bedroom, which is no place for any insect. Please, if you recognize the description of this creeping critter even a little, let me know so I know how to combat it.

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Mar 14, 2020

Does it look like this? If so, you may have a carpet beetle problem.

https://www.flickriver.com/photos/14583963@N00/28407328229/

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8ugB0m83r Antioch, CA Mar 15, 2020

Quote from Flapdoodle :
Does it look like this? If so, you may have a carpet beetle problem.

https://www.flickriver.com/photos/14583963@N00/28407328229/


No, that's not it, but the general shape is similar. Thank you, though.

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8ugB0m83r Antioch, CA Mar 18, 2020

Finally managed to grab a picture of one of these creepy crawlies. I know it's not the best but it's the best my crappy camera phone could do. Hopefully this will help some helpful personage identify it. Thanks again to all who take the time to try.

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Mar 18, 2020

That looks very much like a carpet beetle in the genus Anthrenus. See if you notice any critters resembling this one (the larval stage of the beetle) anywhere in the vicinity. http://bugeric.blogspot.com/2014/10/carpet-beetles-genus-anthrenus.html

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8ugB0m83r Antioch, CA Mar 19, 2020

I did not find any of the larval stage critters in the immediate vicinity, though to be fair, I did not conduct the most thorough of searches (moving furniture and emptying my admittedly stuffed closet, etc) Regardless, what is the best way to combat these bugs? Call an exterminator or do I simply need to rent a Rug Doctor and give my carpet a good going over?

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Mar 19, 2020

You can find detailed advice here: http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7436.html

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8ugB0m83r Antioch, CA Mar 19, 2020

Thank you very much for your help, sir. It is greatly appreciated and will be of great assistance.

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Flapdoodle Minot, ND Mar 20, 2020

Glad that I could be of help.

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