2007-01-20 23:18:20 · 5 answers · asked by nemo 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The Virginia Tech factsheet didn't list any health issues. I did find this...
TYPE OF DAMAGE: A household pest, they feed on cereals and non-food items such as paste, paper, starch in clothes, rayon fabrics and dried meats.
INTERESTING FACTS: They can go for up to one year without food!
2007-01-21 00:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by KirksWorld 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had them in the home we lived in before and I thought they were harmless too and didn't bother with them. Well, they lay eggs in 'secret' places and the numbers grew quickly with each hatching. Their damage is subtle - book bindings, old photo albums, etc. They eventually become most annoying, getting in light fixtures in the ceiling, bird seed, and unopened packages of dry goods in the pantry.
I researched and found that cloves put in knee-hi stockings worked in the closets and pantry. Everywhere else I used plain old moth balls. We never did get rid of all of them, but got them to a small managable number! Good luck
2007-01-21 03:42:45 · answer #2 · answered by linmmcc2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No harm, no damage, but they certainly are disgusting! Consult a home & garden center for a good spray to rid them.
2007-01-20 23:26:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were very common in homes 20+ years ago. I remember we certainlky had them. They are not dangerous though.
2007-01-20 23:22:41 · answer #4 · answered by Chrisssy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No harm, no damage
2007-01-21 01:49:55 · answer #5 · answered by jaw_nerto 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋