Beetle Control in Orlando, FL

In Orlando, the heat and humidity never really leave, and neither do the bugs. A bag of rice or a box of cereal that would be fine up north can turn into a home for beetles here in just a few weeks. Outside, lanai and pool lights pull in even more on warm nights. Brooks Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly beetle pest control throughout Orlando, based on which beetle you have and how it got in.

We serve Orlando, FL and the surrounding Central Florida area with beetle treatment plans built around your pantry, living space, and lanai.

Beetles We Treat in Orlando

These are the beetles we treat, with the ones most common here listed first. Click a name to see what it looks like.

• Cigarette beetles. Small, brown, and rounded, with the head tucked down. They get into spices, dried peppers, tobacco, pet food, and other dry goods.
• Weevils. Small beetles with a long snout. They live in rice, flour, beans, corn, and other grains.
• Ground beetles. Dark, shiny, and fast. They live outside under rocks and mulch and come in under doors, often drawn by lights at night.
• Carpet beetles. Tiny, round, and spotted. Their fuzzy young eat wool, rugs, and other natural fabrics.
• Ladybugs (lady beetles). Round and orange or red, often with black spots. They gather in big groups on sunny walls and around windows when the weather cools.

Can’t tell what kind of beetle you have? Call Brooks Pest Solutions today. If you are dealing with a beetle you can’t identify, we can most likely treat for it.

Why Beetles Are a Problem in Orlando

Pantry beetles breed faster when it is warm. In Central Florida, kitchens stay warm all year, so cigarette beetles and weevils can go from a few bugs to a full pantry problem fast.

Ground beetles are common around Orlando yards. They hide in mulch and are drawn to lanai, pool, and porch lights at night, then slip in under doors.

Beetle Facts Every Orlando Homeowner Should Know

• Warm kitchens speed up pantry beetles. They breed all year in Orlando.
• Outdoor lights draw ground beetles. Lanai and pool lights are the usual spots.
• Most beetles come in through small gaps. Cracks around doors and windowsills are the usual way in. They can also catch a ride on guests and pets.
• Weevils often come home from the store. They can already be inside the food package when you buy it.
• It is usually the young that do the damage. Fuzzy young carpet beetles do the feeding, often in dark closets and under rugs.

Why Getting Rid of Beetles Matters

One bad package can spread. Pantry beetles move from one food item to the next.

Beetles can damage what you own. Left alone, beetles can ruin food, rugs, clothes, and other fabrics, depending on the kind.

Ladybugs can cause wiring trouble. They tend to huddle around electrical boxes, which can lead to damage and shorts in your wiring.

The problem keeps going. Without treatment, beetles keep breeding and the repairs cost more.

Signs You Have a Beetle Problem

• Small brown beetles in the pantry in any season
• Dark beetles near lanai doors in the morning
• Small beetles on windowsills, walls, or near lights
• Bugs, webbing, or dust in flour, rice, spices, or pet food
• Small holes or bare patches in rugs, wool, or stored clothes
• Beetles crawling near doors or in the garage

If you notice any of these signs around your Orlando home, our team can take a look during a beetle inspection and treatment visit.

Our Eco-Friendly Beetle Control Process

Step 1: Detailed Inspection. We look over your Orlando property to find which beetles you have and where they are getting in, including the pantry, rugs and closets, door gaps, and the lanai.

Step 2: Eco-Friendly Treatment. We treat inside and outside with general pest sprays and granules to remove the beetles already in your home and help keep new ones away. We ask that the home be tidy before the visit, and that people and pets step outside for about an hour after we treat, or until the product is dry.

Step 3: Simple Tips for Your Home. We share easy steps that help the treatment work, like keeping dry food in sealed containers, throwing out food that has beetles in it, and vacuuming rugs and closets often.

Step 4: Ongoing Monthly or Bi-Monthly Service. Because beetles in Orlando stay active all year, most clients stay on a monthly or bi-monthly plan. This lets our team come back often and stop new beetles before they build up.

To learn more, visit our beetle control service page.

Why Orlando Homeowners Choose Brooks Pest Solutions

We Know Central Florida Homes. We check pantries, lanais, and door gaps where beetles show up most.

We Find Out Which Beetle It Is. Each kind of beetle is after something different, so we start by finding out what you have. Not sure what it is? Call us and we can most likely treat for it.

Eco-Friendly and Pet-Friendly. Our beetle treatment is chosen with your family and pets in mind.

Clear Notes After Every Visit. You will know what we found, what we treated, and what to expect next.

Proudly Serving Orlando, FL

Brooks Pest Solutions provides beetle control and other pest services throughout Orlando. Our local team works out of our Orlando office on LB McLeod Road and helps homes across Central Florida, including nearby areas like Winter Park, Kissimmee, Apopka, and Winter Garden. We know how the warm, humid weather keeps pantry beetles and ground beetles going all year here, and we treat with that in mind. See our Orlando pest control page for more on our local service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is your beetle treatment okay for kids and pets? Yes. Our beetle treatment is eco-friendly and pet-friendly. We ask that people and pets step outside for about an hour after we treat, or until the product is dry.

What types of beetles do you treat? We treat many kinds of beetles, including ladybugs, ground beetles, carpet beetles, cigarette beetles, and weevils. We do not treat powder-post beetles or other wood-boring beetles.

What if I cannot tell what kind of beetle I have? Give us a call. Tell us or show us what you are seeing, and we can most likely treat for it.

Why do I keep finding beetles in my pantry? Warm weather helps pantry beetles breed fast. If one package has them, they spread to other dry foods nearby.

Why are there beetles on my lanai in the morning? Ground beetles are drawn to lights at night. They gather near lit doors and slip inside.

What happens if beetles are left alone? Beetles can ruin food, rugs, clothes, and other fabrics, depending on the kind. The problem keeps going and gets costly.

How do beetles get inside? Most come in through small gaps and cracks around doors and windowsills, or catch a ride on guests and pets. Weevils often come in with packaged food.

Why monthly or bi-monthly service? Because beetles in Orlando stay active all year. Coming back every month or two keeps new beetles from building up.

Take Back Your Orlando Pantry

You should be able to open a bag of rice without finding something moving in it. Brooks Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly beetle control in Orlando with monthly or bi-monthly service.

Visit us at brookspestsolutions.com to see all of our pest control services.