Pest guide
Golden spider beetle
Niptus hololeucus
- Do you need a pest-control professional?
It depends
Whether professional treatment is needed depends on the extent and circumstances. Possible response: Moisture control, cleaning and treatment as needed.
- Potential harm
Feeds on textiles, grain and stored dry goods
- What to expect
Possible response: Moisture control, cleaning and treatment 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 Golden spider beetle (Niptus hololeucus). Typical location: Damp storage areas. Potential harm: Feeds on textiles, grain and stored dry goods. Possible response: Moisture control, cleaning and treatment as needed.
Facts
- Latin name
- Niptus hololeucus
- English name
- Golden spider beetle
- Preferred conditions
- Damp storage areas
- Life cycle
- Adult beetles may live up to 250 days
Response and treatment
Moisture control, cleaning and treatment 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.