Pest guide
Australian spider beetle
Ptinus tectus
- 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
May damage food, paper, textiles and leather goods
- 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 Australian spider beetle (Ptinus tectus). Typical location: Storage areas, food and organic remains. Potential harm: May damage food, paper, textiles and leather goods. Possible response: Find the source, clean and treat as needed.
Facts
- Latin name
- Ptinus tectus
- English name
- Australian spider beetle
- Preferred conditions
- Storage areas, food and organic remains
- Life cycle
- Development from egg to beetle takes about three months in ideal conditions
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.