Larder Beetle Extermination in Alberta
Larder beetles point to a hidden food source somewhere in your building. We find that source, treat every life stage and help homes and businesses in Edmonton, Calgary and across Alberta keep them out.
Signs of Larder Beetles in Your Home or Business
Larder beetles feed on protein-rich material such as dried pet food, pantry goods and dead insects or rodents. You may notice the adults, the larvae or both.
Dark oval beetles with a pale band
Hairy larvae, or fuzzy worms
Shed skins and small holes
Damaged pet food or pantry goods
Activity near dead pests
How We Treat Larder Beetles
We do not guess. Our licensed technicians use professional products and targeted application to reach beetles at every life stage. Two methods cover most larder beetle jobs. Both include storage and sanitation advice.
Residual Crack and Crevice Treatment
A liquid residual product goes into the cracks, gaps and travel routes beetles use. We pay extra attention to shelf edges, the base of walls and the inside of cupboards where larvae gather. It keeps working, so beetles that hatch later are controlled as well.
Best for: Visible larvae along baseboards, shelving and cupboards in kitchens and pantries
Structural Void Dusting
A fine professional dust is puffed into spaces you cannot reach: wall cavities, the space beneath cabinets and framing gaps. It works in the dead zones where beetles breed, out of reach of cleaning and sprays. A food source behind a wall can still be treated.
Best for: Beetles coming from wall voids, or when the food source cannot be reached
How Larder Beetle Service Works
Contact us
Inspection and quote
Preparation
Treatment
Follow-up and advice
Why Larder Beetles Should Not Wait
Larder beetles are usually a sign of something else, such as dead rodents or insects in a wall void or forgotten pet food. The longer that source stays, the more beetles it produces. Larvae contaminate stored food and can spread from one room to the next. Treating the source early keeps a small problem small.
How to Keep Larder Beetles Out
Seal dry pet food
Check pantry items
Deal with dead pests
Clean and seal gaps
Frequently asked questions
How do you treat larder beetles?
We apply residual sprays, dusts or aerosols to cracks, baseboards and the hiding spots where larvae and adults live. Where the source is hidden, we can treat inside wall voids and other enclosed spaces. Heavy activity may call for a follow-up visit.
Is the treatment safe for my pets and children?
We treat the cracks, gaps and hidden routes beetles use. Product stays away from the areas your family uses most. You may be asked to keep children and pets off treated surfaces until they dry, which does not take long. Treated areas are safe for people and pets once dry, when applied as directed.
Do I need to prepare before the visit?
It depends on the treatment. If prep is needed, we send a detailed prep sheet ahead of time and walk you through each step so everything is clear before we arrive.
What if I still see larder beetles after treatment?
Some activity is normal for a short while. Beetles touch the product and move out of hiding, so you may see more of them at first. This usually tapers off within days to a couple of weeks. If you still see heavy activity after that, call us and we will reassess and arrange a follow-up if needed.
Find the Source and End the Problem
Call (587) 840-8133 or email info@technicapestsolutions.ca. Our Edmonton and Calgary teams serve surrounding Alberta communities.