Pest guide
Larder beetle
Dermestes lardarius
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. Possible response: Find the source, clean and treat as needed.
- Potential harm
Damages meat products, dried fish and feed. Larvae bore into wood and insulation
- What to expect
Possible response: Find the source, clean and treat as needed. If you are unsure of the species, call and describe what you found before deciding what to do.
Not sure? Call and describe it. Identification by phone is free.
About this species
This entry covers Larder beetle (Dermestes lardarius). Typical location: Fatty, protein-rich food. Potential harm: Damages meat products, dried fish and feed. Larvae bore into wood and insulation. Possible response: Find the source, clean and treat as needed.
Facts
- Latin name
- Dermestes lardarius
- English name
- Larder beetle
- Preferred conditions
- Fatty, protein-rich food
- Life cycle
- Varies with conditions and life stage
Response and treatment
Find the source, clean and treat as needed
Treatment depends on the species, extent and circumstances. Products are not always needed. Any products used are permitted for the intended use in Iceland. Follow their instructions and the pest-control professional’s guidance.
Do you have an unwelcome visitor?
Call and describe it. Advice is free, and one phone call often solves the problem.