What Are These Tiny Black Bugs?

No one wants to see bugs in their home. It is THE MAIN goal of everyone we meet to keep them out. That is what we are here for! So if you start to experience a bug problem, it is natural for you to wonder what kind of bug you are dealing with so you can kick them out!

Identifying bugs is harder than it looks though. A lot of these critters looks very similar. If you’ve ever Googled “tiny black bugs” you know what we mean. 

We are here to help give you some tips in identifying which tiny black bug could have infiltrated your home and what to do about it. Let’s get into it! 

Tiny Black Bug #1- Fleas?

Has your furry pal been incredibly itchy lately? If so, you might have a flea problem. These are a pest that will not only start multiplying rapidly but cause itchiness to both you and your pets. 

But where do they like to hang out? This will give you another great idea as to if you are dealing with fleas or a different type of little black bug. Fleas of course are going to be living on a host that is going to give them a food source-blood. And that means your pets. They don’t stay on humans long because we just aren’t the same. 

You can also keep an eye out for them in your carpets, pet beds, dark areas of couches, and other areas that your pet may frequent. You can get rid of them off of certain areas with high heat. However, treating your home, yard, and of course, pets as soon as you notice a problem is going to be the best way to keep a flea problem from becoming an infestation. 

Tiny Black Bug #2- Carpet Beetles?

So what if you find black bugs in your carpet, where we mentioned fleas could take up residence, but you or your pets aren’t being bitten at all? You may have carpet beetles in your home. 

Carpet beetles will lay their eggs in your carpet and they feed on the fibers along with things like wool or silk. They also can digest keratin, which is the protein that is present in animal or human hair, skin, or fur. So in your home, they have a lot to feed on. 

But how haven’t you noticed them before? Well, for one, they are very small like the size of a pin-head. And also, they tend to reproduce pretty slowly. So until you start to notice something eating your carpets, you may not really notice that these tiny black bugs are a problem in your home. 

So how do you eat rid of these pests out of your home? You will have to wash everything you can, to make sure that the beetles aren’t living on those items. You should also wipe down your drawers where your store any clothing. Then you will have to have your home treated by your local pest company to ensure that these tiny black bugs are gone for good because no one wants holes in their favorite carpet. 

Tiny Black Bug #3- Weevils?

Have you noticed tiny black bugs in your kitchen? Then a pest that should be on your radar when trying to decide which of the tiny black bugs you have in your home should be the weevil. 

Some of the signs you should look for when trying to decide if a weevil is the type of bug you have in your home are holes in your grains or rice. Most pests we talk about tend to just eat food out of your home, but the weevil actually makes a hole inside the grain and lays their egg. Then the egg hatches and the larvae eat the food until they are grown and ready to emerge. Hopefully, we can help you solve this problem before there are a ton of fully grown bugs crawly around your pantry. 

So, if these are the pests that have been bugging you, what do you do? Well, you start by getting rid of all of the unsealed dry items in your pantry as well as any items that the weevils could have been near. They can even get into cardboard boxes. So to be safe, throw things away! 

You can disinfect any cans, plates, or other items in your pantry with hot soapy water. To be sure that your pantry and your home are weevil-free you can have your home treated with a pesticide to make sure you never have to deal with this problem again. Who wants to throw away that many groceries?! 

Call us for Help

We hope you have a lot more information about little black bugs that could be wandering around your home. However, if you find yourself with any type of bug problem we are always here to help.

We never want you to have to deal with any type of pest problem alone. We offer free phone consultations if you have questions about our treatment options for any type of pest. We are always here to help you.