Your local orkin technician is trained to help manage ground beetles and similar pests. Orkin can provide the right solution to keep ground beetles in their place out of your home or.
Ground Beetles Facts Identification Control Prevention
Remove decaying wood and calk all crevices on the exterior of the house.
Black ground beetles in home. Black beetles are a common type of insect that are found in our homes and backyards. The best way to discourage the beetle from moving indoors is to remove decaying wood from near the home and calking all cracks and crevices in the house they may crawl through. Because black ground beetles prefer residing outdoors they often do not become an indoor pest.
Adult ground beetles typically live for one to four years and are usually most active between the months of april and october. Full development from egg to adulthood can take place within a single season. Ground beetles emerge as adults shortly after completing the pupal stage of the life cycle which occurs in the soil and is rarely witnessed.
The best techniques to help prevent problems include habitat reduction and sealing entryways to help keep ground beetles from gaining access to the interior of homes or buildings. Some species of black beetle are completely harmless and can even help keep bugs out of your home. Although not all black beetles are regarded as pests their larvae can be destructive.
Since every building or home is different your orkin technician will design a unique program for your situation.