Pest guide
Skin beetle
Reesa vespulae
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. Possible response: Inspect textiles, clean and treat as needed.
- Potential harm
Feeds on wool, fur and other natural-fibre clothing
- What to expect
Possible response: Inspect textiles, 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 Skin beetle (Reesa vespulae). Typical location: Natural-fibre clothing. Potential harm: Feeds on wool, fur and other natural-fibre clothing. Possible response: Inspect textiles, clean and treat as needed.
Facts
- Latin name
- Reesa vespulae
- English name
- Skin beetle
- Preferred conditions
- Natural-fibre clothing
- Life cycle
- Larval development often takes about a year, depending on conditions
Response and treatment
Inspect textiles, 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.