Ground Beetle Pest Control Explained

The term “ground beetle” may be applied to any of several hundred species of beetles that occur primarily outdoors. At the right is the Darkling Ground Beetle that occurs commonly in this area. There are a large number of other species of beetles that may be identified loosely as “ground beetles”. If you hear a pest control technician referring to ground beetles, it is best to keep in mind that he or she is more concerned with source of infestation and control measures than with making a positive species identification.

Ground beetle populations tend to grow as the summer months pass. By the autumn of the year their populations may reach enormous numbers. If your home or business happens to be near an open field or other area where their food requirements have been met for the summer, you may be subjected to an invasion when the weather begins to turn cool.

This seasonal invasion of ground beetles has been occurring for as long as I can recall. If you are experiencing just such an invasion you may be able to quell the tide by improving the weather-stripping under doors, etc. Close off any openings to the exterior of the building that they can squeeze through. Vacuum the insects up as frequently as possible. As soon as the first really cold weather shows up, the ground beetle problems will come to an end. Exterior and interior pesticide applications will provide only a limited amount of relief. Our products will kill a lot of the offending insects. However, due to the vast numbers of insects involved, we cannot offer much more than a little help.

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